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MPhil Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MPhil in Biological Sciences is a research degree in the School of Biological Sciences, with research themes in Agri-Food Systems and Human Nutrition, Understanding Health and Disease, and Sustaining Ecosystems and Biodiversity. Students join a research team and have access to laboratory, field and high performance computing facilities. Part-time study is offered pro rata.

Department: School of Biological Sciences  |  Intake: 2027/28 entry  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research is carried out under supervision on a project agreed with an academic in the School, in areas from biochemistry, molecular genetics and cancer research to agricultural science, marine ecology and ecosystem services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an upper second class (2:1) honours degree in a relevant subject from a UK or Republic of Ireland higher education provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 28,900 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate; domestic (NI, ROI, GB) fees listed as TBC; some projects incur an additional annual bench fee not included Source

Intake: October 2027

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