MSc by Research Medical Sciences at Lancaster University

Programme overview

During the MSc by Research you will undertake a nine month research project with a three month write up of your dissertation. In the course of your year of research, we will train you in how to design, conduct, analyse and write up a medical sciences-related research project. Your supervisor will be drawn from our academic staff.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Lancaster Medical School | Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 - 3 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Undergraduate medical students intercalating between 4th and 5th years of study require a top quartile outcome in MBChB finals. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2026/27 (UK Research Councils standard fee level, full-time); the following year's fee is not yet set Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 - 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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