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Master of Science - MSci
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4 Years
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Master of Science - MSci
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Our MSci course is ideal if you want to continue in research or to stand out when applying for a PhD.In your first year, you will gain a broad understanding of the biology of normal and cancerous cells. In addition to studying the immune system, you will take pathology, microbiology and biochemistry units.In the second year, you will study the cellular and molecular basis of cancer and its therapy as well as autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes and arthritis, and human cancers caused by viruses, such as papilloma and hepatitis B. You will take molecular genetics and an optional unit, possibly biochemistry, from a selection offered.All practical teaching in years one and two is supported by the eBiolabs dynamic laboratory manual.You will progress to undertake a research project or scientific dissertation, working in a research or teaching laboratory in our Biomedical Sciences building or in one of the hospitals. Your work may even be published in scientific literature.The additional, fourth year includes an extended research project and advanced research skills training with an emphasis on enterprise. You will plan projects, communicate with a variety of audiences and learn to translate and commercialise research.The School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine focuses on turning science into medicine and these courses aim to launch you into a research career with an emphasis on translational research.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
31 - 34 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject.Contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject.Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Standard Higher: AAABB
Advanced Higher: AB (in any order) in Chemistry and another science/mathematics subject.Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics.
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from Chemistry units and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from units in another science.Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C.
Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject.Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject.Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics.
DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units.
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
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£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
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£32,500 per year
Students from EU
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£32,500 per year
Students from International
£32500 Per year
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