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MSc - Master of Science
Keele University
Part Time
FEB-25
2 years
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MSc - Master of Science
Keele University
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
MSc - Master of Science
Keele University
Part Time
FEB-25
2 years
Select a an exam type
Course summary Designed to develop the technical leaders of the future, this exciting MSc equips you with advanced scientific knowledge and develops key business management skills in the first year, then gives us a unique opportunity to put this into practice on an extended work project over the second year. It brings together and capitalises on the expertise of the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, and Keele Business School – both of which have an outstanding reputation for teaching excellence. Keele is ranked among the top 50 universities in the UK for Chemistry, and Business and Management Studies (Complete University Guide 2022). The programme is designed to provide scientific technical knowledge and skills, including instrumentation and experimental skills, data collection and reporting, while developing the leadership qualities that prepare you professionally for the challenges of the modern science sector. You'll develop a thorough understanding of analytical science through real-life problem-solving activities, which will enhance any previous scientific training. This will enable you to create a workplace culture that promotes scientific endeavour with the ability to convincingly explain any findings to scientists and non-scientists. Meanwhile, the leadership and management skills specific to this programme will be a fundamental addition to your learning, building your confidence and the capability to engage, motivate and lead others, placing you in a better position to claim senior positions involving driving complex projects and teams forward. Within our state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll acquire the scientific knowledge, technical expertise and a wide range of professional skills to work with confidence in a commercial or academic laboratory context. The University’s £34m Central Science Laboratory (CSL) has industrial grade analytical and laboratory equipment used for laboratory teaching. MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) The course has been designed to create the technical leaders of the future – with the critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills needed to develop new scientific knowledge, products, processes or commercial applications in a dynamic environment. ‘Industry ready’ on graduation, you’ll possess a unique professional combination of both scientific and technical leadership skills, able to drive forward business critical projects, using the latest scientific methods to identify opportunities and risks, and make strategic recommendations. Research scientists and managers can be found in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical, clinical trials, manufacturing, energy, renewables, agricultural, food science, petro-chemical, nuclear, aerospace, materials, biomedical, diagnostics, and defense. Employers may include: clinical research organisations; large pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies; national and global health-related charities; private hospitals and NHS trusts; research councils and their associated institutes; scientific, analytical and technical consultancies; and universities, including those overseas. The management skills you’ll gain will allow you to take on responsibility for the management of others and organisational budgets, opening up opportunities for career progression. For example, you could progress to a senior research or laboratory management position.
Typical Offer: 2:2 degree which evidences analytical science such as Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Environmental Science or Pharmacology or demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
Students living in
Domestic
£11,000 per year
Students from Domestic
Year 1: £11,000, Year 2: £2,200
Students from EU
To be confirmed
Students from International
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