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PostgraduateMSc (Res)

Natural Sciences

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,300Per Year (Intl)
£15,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Lancaster University, the MSc (Res) Natural Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. We offer you an exciting opportunity to undertake and manage your own 12-month research project, gain valuable laboratory experience and forge important relationships in the professional sphere. Areas of research fall within (but are not limited to) the diverse portfolio of our academic staff – chemistry, engineering, physics, health and medicine. We provides you with the knowledge and technical skills to produce sustained and original work - work that will underpin progression in your chosen career. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Project and Dissertation
Advanced Laboratory Techniques
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Literature Review and Critical Evaluation
Scientific Communication and Writing
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge
Postgraduate Research Supervision and Mentoring
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,300

Home Student Fee

£15,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
78%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship – Postgraduate

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Natural Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#24UK Ranking
18,620+Students
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