Bioscience MSc
University of Leeds
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MSc - Master of Science

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Customise your study to your interests in the BiosciencesThis course will equip you with the expertise necessary to work at the forefront of modern bioscience. The knowledge and skills gained are applicable to fields as diverse as health, renewables, food, and agriculture. You are needed as there is currently a highly noticeable shortage of qualified STEM graduates in the bioeconomy, despite rapid growth in the sector. As well as developing essential core skills and competencies, you can choose ...Read more

Customise your study to your interests in the BiosciencesThis course will equip you with the expertise necessary to work at the forefront of modern bioscience. The knowledge and skills gained are applicable to fields as diverse as health, renewables, food, and agriculture. You are needed as there is currently a highly noticeable shortage of qualified STEM graduates in the bioeconomy, despite rapid growth in the sector. As well as developing essential core skills and competencies, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules to select the combination of topics that most interest you. You’ll study exciting, contemporary subjects and be introduced to the cutting-edge techniques being used to advance scientific discovery. Choose your independent advanced research project from a wide list of topics, which are designed to offer you an immersive research experience, as well as the opportunity to contribute to science in an area you are passionate about. The strong research element of MSc Bioscience, along with the specialist and fundamental skills you’ll develop, will prepare you for a vast and exciting range of careers within academia, commercial, and public sector organisations. Many graduates of the programme progress to PhD study, others to different aspects in bioscience-related research and a diverse array of graduate level occupations. This course requires a solid foundation in the molecular and cellular basis of life (e. g. knowledge of cell structure, function of proteins and organelles, DNA replication and gene expression). Course highlightsThe Faculty of Biological Sciences is one of the largest groupings of life science researchers in the UKMSc Bioscience is an incredibly flexible programmeTailor and customise your degree to suit your passions and interestsTake advantage of the diverse expertise we have to offer.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have a bachelors degree with at least a 2:1 in a subject that has covered the cellular and molecular basis of life such as: Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry.

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£33,500 per year

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£33,500 per year

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