MSc by Research in Life Sciences
An MSc by Research is a practical course based on a single research project under the training and supervision of one of our Academic Supervisors . It will give you hands-on experience of your specialism and can be used in preparation for a PhD.
Duration
Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years
Entry Requirements
- 2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a Life Sciences related subject
- 2 satisfactory academic references
- English Language test certificate (if appropriate - IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0)
How to Apply
1. Have you, or do you expect to satisfy the academic entry requirements?
- Admission for an MSc by research requires candidates to normally have obtained at least a lower second class UK honours degree, or equivalent qualification.
If you hold an international qualification, please consult the International Office web pages: .
2. Have you considered how you will fund your MSc by research?
View -Scholarships for potential options for scholarships and bursaries?3. Identify a research topic and contact potential academic supervisors
You can identify potential supervisors in the area(s) that are of interest you via the Research pagesLink opens in a new window on the School of Life Sciences website. The academic staff in the School welcome enquiries from potential research students, so you are advised to contact them directly and explain that you would like to discuss possible research projects with them and detail how you plan to fund your studies.
For more general advice, including top tips for finding and contacting a potential supervisor, and what to include in your research proposal visit the university鈥檚 guidance webpages.
4. Complete an application form
Please complete the online application formLink opens in a new window selecting course code C1PP MSc by Research in Life sciences.
Examples of projects in Life Sciences include:
- Molecular approaches to investigate ecological adaptation in fungi
- Developing marker technology in Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) to improve breeding efficiency
- Modelling the population dynamics and interactions of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
- Antimicrobial drug design: targeting the ATP dependent ligases of peptidoglycan biosynthesis
- Expression of antibiotic resistance genes in Streptomyces species; the evolution of resistance in non-clinical environments
- Structure and mechanism of the Tat protein transporter
- The role of teat lesions in mastitis in sheep: associations and risks
- Development and use of a multiplex PCR to detect common mastitis pathogens in ewe's milk