Entry requirements

Applicants will typically hold (or be expected to attain) a first class or upper second class degree in biology or a related subject (or equivalent qualifications from other countries).

Months of entry

January, September, April

Course content

The University of Exeter offers a Masters by Research in an outstanding international research-active environment. With the recent technological developments in Biological Sciences, in particular post-genomic technologies leading to data rich research environments, many students are finding that conventional taught courses cannot adequately cover their research needs and ambitions.

The degree provides the opportunity to carry out a supervised research project leading to a formal postgraduate qualification, without the longer-term commitment of a PhD. It is ideal if you are interested in pursuing a specific shorter-term research project, perhaps whilst working. The programme offers you the flexibility to shape your research in an area of particular interest to you.

This course can be studied at one of two campuses -

Information for international students

If you are an international student, please visit our international equivalency pages to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.

TOEFL IBT*

Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

58 with no less than 55 in all communicative skills.