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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
The Biological Sciences with Professional Placement MSci course offers the opportunity to combine an academic degree course with a full year of professional training in a setting outside the University.This flexible Biological Sciences with Professional Placement degree programme combines academic education with professional training in a non-University setting. The modular course programme allows you to explore the full spectrum of biology, from ecosystems and organisms to molecular biology, keeping either a broad perspective or focussing on a narrowly defined area.Students on the MSci Professional Placement course cannot be awarded one of the 3-year specialist degree titles (Genetics, Zoology). Nevertheless there are no restrictions on your ability to choose modules of these areas.The placement extends over 10-11 months, intercalated between the second and final year. The project you will pursue during your placement allows you to apply your skills at an early stage in industry, non-governmental or public sector organisations.Over the past few years our students have worked for the following organisations and companies:- Sanger Institute- Astra Zeneca- GlaxoSmithKline- Pfizer- Centre for Population Biology- Cambridge Antibody Technology- Forsite Technology- The Field Studies Council- Medimmune- National Sealife Birmingham- The Binding Site- Basilea (Switzerland)- Celltech- Florida State University- Kew Gardens- University of Melbourne- Archipelagos- Mars Petcare- Harper Adams University
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D*D* Grades / Points required
A Level Biology/Human Biology and a second science: Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology.Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society, Use of Maths and World Development.Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C.The typical offer for the Professional Placement course is higher than that for the corresponding three year BSc degree course. However, all candidates who firmly accept the offer as their first choice will be automatically offered a place on the corresponding three year course should they fail the higher, but meet the standard offer.
Access to HE (Science) with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is considered. Contact Admissions Team for details.
6, 6, 6 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification.
BTEC National Extended Diploma D*D*D* in Applied ScienceBTEC National Diploma D*D* in Applied Science or Forensic and Criminal Investigation and A Level grade A in Biology or Human Biology. BTEC National Extended Certificate D* in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, or Applied Psychology and 2 A Levels with grades AA, to include Biology or Human Biology.OrBTEC National Extended Certificate D* in any subject and 2 A Levels with grades AA, to include Biology or Human Biology and a second science subject.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
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