MSc Bioscience at University of Leeds

Programme overview

This Masters provides core and specialist skills for modern bioscience using cutting-edge techniques, and includes an independent advanced research project.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Practical Bioinformatics, Research Planning and Scientific Communication, Advanced Biomolecular Technologies, Protein Engineering Laboratory Project and the Bioscience MSc Research Project. Optional modules include Advanced Immunology, Bioimaging, Medical Diagnostics, Cancer Biology and Molecular Oncology and Crop Science and Plant Biotechnology.

Career pathways

Graduates have become trainee cytogeneticists, commissioning editors at scientific publishers, research fellows, clinical researchers and research technicians.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with at least a 2:1 (hons) in a subject covering the cellular and molecular basis of life, such as genetics, microbiology or biochemistry. International application deadline: 31 July 2027. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,700 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,900 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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