MSc Biological Sciences at University of Manchester

Gain lab experience in a world-class research environment. Take a research-focused master's course where you learn through seminars, workshops, small group tutorials and hands-on experimental project work. Gain experience in the laboratory of a leading biological sciences researcher, where you will perform experiments on a dedicated and original biological sciences project, developing your skills in relevant lab techniques, and time and data management.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: 1 year (full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course starts in September and runs for 12 months. You require 180 credits to complete the course, of which: 120 credits are project based 60 credits are from transferable skills units. Compulsory units include Tutorial and Workshop, Scientific Communication, Statistics & Experimental Design, Laboratory Skills, Research Project 1, Research Project 2.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you for a research-related career, which can be at academic institutions, research-based companies, in science writing or any other profession where research experience is valued, for example in funding organisations or certain branches of patent law. You'll will receive intense training and have the opportunity to take ownership of a research project, and demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of your work.

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