Life Sciences Masters by Research MSc (Res) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

An in-depth life sciences research project in a live research environment, working alongside expert staff on real science projects. Students develop advanced knowledge in their chosen topic and the ability to conduct independent research.

Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: January 2027, May 2027, September 2027, January 2028, May 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students choose a research project from thematic areas including antimicrobial resistance, agritech and plant sciences, artificial intelligence, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, cancer, computational biology, cell signalling, developmental and stem cell biology, drug discovery, gene regulation and expression, immunology and immunotherapy, microbiology, neurodegeneration and structural biology. Applicants select their top three projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK lower second-class honours (2:2) degree in biological, biochemical or biomedical sciences or a related discipline, or appropriate professional experience. Two reference letters from academics or employers and a letter of motivation (up to 800 words) naming three projects and supervisors of interest. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 writing, 5.5 listening, 5.5 reading, 6.0 speaking; TOEFL iBT 87 overall (writing 20, listening 17, reading 18, speaking 22); PTE Academic UKVI 69 overall (64 each component); LanguageCert Academic 65; Trinity ISE II Distinction. Nationals of some countries are exempt.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,477 a year. Fee year not stated on source. Same fee for Scotland, rest of UK and Republic of Ireland. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,052 a year. Fee year not stated on source. May rise each January by up to 5% or CPI, whichever is higher. Source

Intake: January 2027, May 2027, September 2027, January 2028, May 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time

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