Merit
Choral Scholarships at Leicester Cathedral
University of Leicester · Postgraduate
£1,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
2 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MPhil Genetics at University of Leicester. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: - Genetic Variation, Mutation, and Evolution - Microbial Genetics and Pathology - Behavioural Genetics - Medical Genetics - Plant and Fungal Cell and Molecular Genetics - Teaching Research International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Molecular Genetics
Genetic Variation and Evolution
Microbial Genetics and Pathology
Medical Genetics and Disease
Behavioural Genetics and Genomics
Plant and Fungal Genetics
Research Methods in Genetics
Advanced Biostatistics and Genomic Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,238
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£10,476
Home Student Fee
£5,006
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
45%Working
35%Work & Study
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About University of Leicester
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