Biology and Life Sciences postgraduate degrees in Central England

26 universities offer 359 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate biology and life sciences degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Birmingham

24 biology-and-life-sciences courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 17th
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I am a mature distance learning student, completing my MA in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics. The online platform is easy to use and the digital library is expansive. All staff have been easy to contact when I need any support, including IT, Finance, Admin, my personal tutor and teaching staff. I have been assigned a mentor to help me stay connected with university life and the Philosophy department. The modules are contemporary, as are the course materials. The student cohort is diverse and we all connect to the course flexibly, from different time zones. I receive a weekly events newsletter which has plenty of options for attending online webinars and socials.

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Year 1
  • Environmental and Biological Nanoscience
  • Molecular and cellular mechanisms of (nanomaterial) Toxicology
  • Research Methods
  • Research project
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Year 1
  • Direct Research Experience
  • Funding and Communicating Science
  • Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology
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University of East Anglia UEA

16 biology-and-life-sciences courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 32nd
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Best - Love the fields and the lake - great lecturers - my course structure and content is great - great people very friendly - societies and sports are decent - public transport is decent - Y2K is good - bar is good atmosphere, great music, pool, kareoke, etc Worst - a lot of buildings seem run down and un used - when I first got here the amount of admin I had to do to set everything up was so annoying and long - Norwich isn’t a great city getting more unsafe and expensive - SU pints are becoming very expensive - construction has been going on for ages - in first year maintenance were over all the time, sometimes very early on Sundays for very unnecessary reasons and sometimes cos everything was broken - the amount of 9ams I’ve had especially on Thursdays has been a pain especially given how much the SU promotes sports nights - sometimes events aren’t really promoted at all and you just have to hear about them through the grapevine - quite often busses into the city don’t turn up at all which is VERY annoying - tap water in Britten house was gross, as were the showers, could CONSTANTLY smell sewage - single beds !!!!

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Coventry University

16 biology-and-life-sciences courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 70th
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WUSCA ranking: 28th
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From my perspective of being a student at coventry university id like to say how good the physical location and quality of all the facilites are. the design, layout, and ease of access for botth the engineering building and the library are excillent, student life here is great too, i currently live in a rental-based accommodation with 4 people, and it works quite well. Personally I couldnt fault the university with anything as I believe it is perfectly equipped to fullfil all its students needs.

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Biotechnology MSc
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Year 1
  • Critical Review in Biotechnology
  • Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology
  • Global Professional Development - Creativity, Change & Innovation
  • Life Sciences Professional Experience Project and Reflection
  • Medicinal Biotechnology
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Birmingham Newman University

1 biology-and-life-sciences courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 6th
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Studying at Birmingham Newman University has been a really positive experience overall. One of the best aspects is the strong sense of community — it’s a smaller university, which makes it feel more supportive and personal. Lecturers are approachable and genuinely invested in students’ progress, and it’s much easier to build relationships with both staff and classmates compared to larger universities. Another highlight is the campus environment. It’s compact and easy to navigate, with a friendly atmosphere that helps you feel comfortable quickly. The focus on student wellbeing and support services is also a big plus, especially during busy or stressful periods. That said, there are areas that could be improved. Because it’s a smaller university, facilities and resources can feel a bit limited compared to bigger institutions. There could also be more variety in extracurricular activities and societies to give students a wider university experience. Overall, it’s a great place to study if you value a close-knit, supportive environment, but expanding resources and opportunities would make the experience even better.

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De Montfort University

2 biology-and-life-sciences courses EAST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 35th
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One of the best aspects of studying at De Montfort University is the supportive and diverse environment. As an international student, I feel welcomed and included. The university has strong student support services, especially the Disability Advice and Support team, who are understanding and helpful. The MSc Project Management course is practical and career-focused. The modules are well-structured, and seminars encourage discussion and real-life application of concepts. The lecturers are approachable and provide useful feedback on assignments. Student life in Leicester is also a positive experience. The city is affordable compared to other UK cities, and everything is accessible. The campus facilities, including the library and study spaces, are modern and comfortable for independent learning. While the university offers good support, sometimes communication about attendance expectations and academic requirements could be clearer, especially for students managing health or personal challenges. In addition, more flexibility in seminar attendance for students with documented disabilities could make the experience less stressful. Providing recorded seminar discussions (where possible) would help students who occasionally cannot attend in person. Overall, De Montfort University is a supportive and career-oriented institution, but improving flexibility and communication would make it even better.

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Year 1
  • Advanced Biomedical Science Specialisms
  • Advanced Molecular Biology and Genomics
  • Advanced Pathobiology and Diagnostics
  • Advanced Professional and Laboratory Skills
  • Advanced Research Methods and Biomedical Techniques
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Year 1
  • Bioinformatics I and II
  • Biopharmaceuticals and Molecular Toxicology
  • Business Creation & Innovation
  • Gene Cloning, Expression and Analysis
  • Microbial Fermentation/ Downstream Processing, Drug Development
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Nottingham Trent University

21 biology-and-life-sciences courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 49th
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WUSCA ranking: 13th
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Best aspects of NTU is the location, Brackenhurst campus has a loads of outdoor space for you and your friends to study or just have a drink. The worst aspects of NTU is probably the security as I don’t think they take matters as seriously as they should.

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MSc Molecular Cell Biology
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Year 1
  • Biology of Disease
  • Business and Enterprise
  • Cell Culture and Antibody Technology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Research Methods and Bioethics
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Anglia Ruskin University

16 biology-and-life-sciences courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 83rd
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I love the support and population diversity. No discrimination and lovely place. The improving part, should be the student housing. They should be available during weekends. Can in Friday evening and now had to wait till Monday but they are nice. Also be price a bit much that chelmfords campus . I’ll let you on if I notice another thing cause I’m new here

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Biomedical Science MSc
clock icon 3 years part time
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Year 1
  • An Introduction to Management in Biomedical Science
  • General Pathology
  • Moving towards Mastery
  • Research Methods in Biomedical Science
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Biomedical Science PhD
clock icon 2.5 years full time
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University of Nottingham

49 biology-and-life-sciences courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 26th
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Best aspect is the wonderful array of societies and extra curricular activities on campus, including my personal favourite Musicality! Worst part is probably the obscene charge for student card replacements, mine was stolen and I was still asked to pay £15!

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Year 1
  • Biochemistry of Cancer
  • Biochemistry of Cancer
  • Bioinformatics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Common Research Methods: Transferable Research Skills
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Bioengineering MSc
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Year 1
  • Advanced Engineering Research Project Organisation and Design (spring)
  • Advanced Engineering Research Project Organisation and Design (spring)
  • Advanced Materials Research and Communication (autumn)
  • Advanced Materials Research and Communication (autumn)
  • Cell Structure and Function for Engineers
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University of Leicester

37 biology-and-life-sciences courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 34th
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WUSCA ranking: 32th
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What students say about biology-and-life-sciences

The University Experience was Good for me when I compare to own Country (India) Whereas the Students and Faculties in the University are well Mannered and Giving respect to each other and the Teaching is also good . The University is conducting many Events for the International students to get a Cultural connection with other peoples and this helps a Lot to get to know about the various cultures around the World

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Year 1
  • Immunity, Infection and Chronic Disease
  • Introduction to Molecular Techniques
  • MSc Research Project
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University of Worcester

6 biology-and-life-sciences courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 77th
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WUSCA ranking: 62th
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The best thing for me is the student support is very good and open for help and the location for me is perfect because of where I live. I honestly don't have any complaints in terms of worst aspects of it as for me it's good

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Animal Biology PhD
clock icon 5 years part time
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  • RSDP4001: Developing as a Researcher
  • RSDP4002: Approaches to Research 1
  • RSDP4003: Approaches to Research 2
  • RSDP4004: Planning Your Research Project
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