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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Biological Sciences

Queen's University Belfast
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2 yearsDuration
£28,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,445Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Queen's University Belfast, the MPhil Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. The School of Biological Sciences provides PhD and MPhil (research degree) programmes in subjects ranging from basic biochemistry, molecular genetics and cancer research, to agricultural science, marine ecology and the economic evaluation of ecosystem services and food retailing. If you have a topic or research question in mind, please use the Find a Supervisor link (see Apply tab) to identify the most appropriate member of staff to support your idea. If not, don't worry, we regularly advertise funded projects and there is no harm in browsing our academic staff profiles for inspiration and ... International tuition fees are £28,000 per year, home/UK fees are £26,445 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Biological Sciences
Advanced Molecular Genetics
Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis
Scientific Communication and Publication
Biochemistry and Cellular Biology
Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
Food Systems and Nutritional Science
Health and Disease Pathophysiology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£56,000

Home Student Fee

£26,445

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Biological Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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