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MSc by Research Life Sciences at University of Warwick

University of Warwick, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research master's in which you spend a year full-time (two part-time) independently conducting scientific research in an area of your choice, agreed with an academic supervisor.

Department: Life Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: 5 October 2026  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You agree a research project topic and aims with your supervisor, access a programme of transferable and research skills training, and are assessed by a thesis and oral examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a Life Sciences related subject. You must identify and secure an academic willing to supervise you. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (Band A). Two academic references are typically requested for research courses.

Intake: 5 October 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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