MSc (Res) in Biology: Biomedical Sciences
University of St Andrews
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The MSc (Res) in Biology is a one-year research-based Masters degree. You will engage in a full-time research project and write a 30,000-word dissertation. It is an excellent opportunity to spend a shorter time in a research environment either for a standalone degree or as preparation for a PhD.The MSc(Res) in Biology degree in the biomedical sciences is a 12-month, research-only degree, in which you will undertake a supervised research project in the area of biomedical sciences.You will be ...Read more

The MSc (Res) in Biology is a one-year research-based Masters degree. You will engage in a full-time research project and write a 30,000-word dissertation. It is an excellent opportunity to spend a shorter time in a research environment either for a standalone degree or as preparation for a PhD.

The MSc(Res) in Biology degree in the biomedical sciences is a 12-month, research-only degree, in which you will undertake a supervised research project in the area of biomedical sciences.

You will be based in the interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Research Complex (BSRC), based at the North Haugh science campus in St Andrews.

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Entry requirements

You should have an undergraduate Honours degree at 2.1 level or better in a relevant discipline (for example, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedicine, biomolecular sciences, microbiology, virology, or chemistry). Students from backgrounds such as mathematics and physics may be accepted under exceptional circumstances.

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£25,500 per year

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University of St Andrews
College Gate St Andrews KY16 9AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leuchars  2.7 miles away

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