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PostgraduateMSc (Res)

Plant Sciences (by research)

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

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in medicine and dentistry with the MSc (Res) Plant Sciences (by research) at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme is suitable for those wishing to carry out a short, in depth research project, and not attend taught programmes. The MSc by Research programmes consist of induction modules, an eight-month research project and a period to write it up. The degree is carefully tailored to your interests, and can be particularly suitable for people undertaking research in a work-based context wishing to gain an academic qualification. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Plant Sciences
Advanced Plant Physiology
Plant Molecular Biology Techniques
Scientific Writing and Communication
Research Project Planning and Design
Plant Genetics and Breeding
Independent Research Project
Thesis Preparation and Academic Integrity
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 (12 months)£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

35%Working
30%Studying
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-03 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
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  • 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 Plant Sciences (by research) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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