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Biological Sciences

Royal Holloway, University of London

Summary

Price
Study method
Classroom
Duration
12 months · Full-time
Qualification
MSc
Awarded by Royal Holloway, University of London
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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TW20 0EX
United Kingdom
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Overview

This course gives you the opportunity to develop your research skills, including data analysis, bioinformatics tools and presentation skills. You will also acquire a wide range of advanced research techniques through carrying out a 1-year research project under the direction of a member of academic staff. The project is written up in the format of a scientific paper for publication, and this forms a major component of the assessment. The project will be selected from 1 of 3 major research areas within the School: Biomedical sciences (BMS); plant molecular sciences (PMS); ecology evolution and behaviour (EEB). We suggest you search initially under the appropriate research area, and from there follow links to academic staff members whose research descriptions look interesting to you.

Description

This course gives you the opportunity to develop your research skills, including data analysis, bioinformatics tools and presentation skills. You will also acquire a wide range of advanced research techniques through carrying out a 1-year research project under the direction of a member of academic staff. The project is written up in the format of a scientific paper for publication, and this forms a major component of the assessment. The project will be selected from 1 of 3 major research areas within the School: Biomedical sciences (BMS); plant molecular sciences (PMS); ecology evolution and behaviour (EEB). We suggest you search initially under the appropriate research area, and from there follow links to academic staff members whose research descriptions look interesting to you.

Department: Biological Sciences

Qualification:

MSc

Qualification Level:

RQF Level 7

Requirements:

Typically a UK lower 2nd class Honours degree (2.2), or equivalent, in biology, biochemistry or a related discipline. However individual supervisors might request a higher degree classification. English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with 7.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other subscores.

Assessment Methods:

The course is assessed by the completion of a major research project (81% of the final mark) as well as other coursework assignments (19% of the final mark).

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