Advanced Biological Sciences

Entry requirements

Undergraduate (first or upper second-class) or postgraduate degree in biological sciences or closely related discipline.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our flexible one-year masters course is tailored to your particular interests, and is a stepping stone to further study at PhD level or a gateway to many careers in industry such as agriculture, pharmaceutical and the healthcare sector, scientific services, science communication, teaching or in scientific policymaking

Our programme offers you the opportunity to develop your scientific knowledge and enhance your skills in research, presentations and scientific communication. In addition to the wide range of modules to choose from, you will undertake an in-depth research project supervised by a leading academic in your specialism.

Focused research areas include:

• Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystem services

• Biotechnology

• Developmental Biology

• Microbiology

• Neuroscience

• Molecular and Cellular Biosciencesa

• Plant Biology

• Zoology

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.0 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.

Fees and funding