MSc, PG Dip Analytical Bioscience

... United Kingdom
... Birkbeck University of London

Course Overview

Our MSc Analytical Bioscience provides hands-on experience and training in a wide range of analysis techniques and instrumentation used in the molecular biosciences, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sectors. It is designed to allow flexibility in attendance requirements and offers the opportunity to complete a novel research project in one of our excellent research laboratories. Graduates go on to careers in the health sector, academic research, toxicology, and pharmaceuticals. Possible professions include analytical chemist, biomedical scientist, research scientist (life sciences), or toxicologist. This degree can also be useful in becoming a clinical research associate, science writer, or scientific laboratory technician.

Graduates can pursue career paths in the health sector, academic research, toxicology, and pharmaceuticals. Possible professions include:

analytical chemist

biomedical scientist

research scientist (life sciences)

toxicologist

clinical research associate

science writer

scientific laboratory technician.

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General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in a scientific subject. Less qualified students may be accepted if they have appropriate work experience, or through registration on the Postgraduate Diploma with the possibility of upgrading to the MSc after achieving appropriate results in the first set of examinations.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

Central London


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year


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Available Intake

October


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

11040,

18030, (INT)


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