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PostgraduateMSc (Res)

Biological Sciences

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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2 yearsDuration
£26,700Per Year (Intl)
£4,850Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the MSc (Res) Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. Researchers in the School of Biological Sciences conduct cutting-edge research across a broad range of biological disciplines, including genomics, biotechnology, cell biology, molecular plant science, sensory biology, animal behaviour and evolution, population biology, host-disease interactions and ecosystem services. The school is based in the £54 million state-of-the-art Life Sciences building. Our laboratory facilities are among the best in the world with critical '-omics' technologies and associated computing capacity (bioinformatics) a core component. International tuition fees are £26,700 per year, home/UK fees are £4,850 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Biological Sciences
Genomics and Molecular Analysis
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Research Design and Statistical Analysis
Scientific Writing and Communication
Evolutionary Biology and Population Genetics
Cell and Molecular Biology Research
Specialist Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,700

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£53,400

Home Student Fee

£4,850

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Biological Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#51QS World
#9UK Ranking
32,435+Students
203+Courses
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