Biology, MSci (Hons)

This integrated master's degree, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, prepares students to address critical challenges like emerging infectious diseases and biodiversity loss. Beginning with foundational studies on life's building blocks and diversity in the first year, the program advances to cutting-edge research by the fourth year. Students gain essential knowledge, practical skills, and transferable abilities for careers in academic and industrial research and development, including laboratory and field techniques across core and optional modules. They join a community innovating in drug development, crop enhancement, and conservation strategies, culminating in specialized research topics and supervised projects.In each year, students select from a variety of optional modules alongside core ones, covering topics such as the biology of animals, plants, microbes, and processes like biochemistry, evolution, and genetics. The second year emphasizes health and disease, exploring genetic, developmental, and neurological aspects, including pathogens and parasites. The third year features a year-long research project tailored to personal interests, while the fourth year offers advanced, lab- or literature-based investigations under expert guidance, with training in skills like bioinformatics, manuscript writing, and presentations. For the latest details, visit the course page on our website.