Masters courses in Biosciences

Our masters courses are designed to meet the growing demand for skilled, multi-disciplinary bioscientists, preparing you to lead innovations in academia, industry or healthcare in the future.

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Courses in biosciences

From broad to specialist programmes, find the masters course that matches your interests and career goals.

Biodiversity and Conservation MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Develop your knowledge about major conservation issues and their human and environmental drivers across a range of ecosystems. Gain the skills you’ll need to understand how we can balance human needs with efforts to address the biodiversity and climate crisis.

Biomedical Science MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Tailor your MSc training by choosing a specialist pathway in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, or Cell Biology and Drug Development, ready to make a difference across biomedicine in academia, healthcare or industry.

Human and Molecular Genetics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore human genetics and develop an understanding of how human genetic diseases are diagnosed clinically at the chromosome and DNA levels.

Human Bioarchaeology and Osteology MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Satisfy your curiosity and understand people and populations of the past through the study of human skeletal remains. Learn the scientific techniques you’ll need to collect, analyse and present anthropological data as you contribute to the ever-evolving field of bioarchaeology.

  • Funding available

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Gain in-depth knowledge and specialist molecular skills through extensive practical laboratory training, ready for a career in the biotechnology sector.

Courses in science communication

Taught in partnership with the School of Journalism, Media and Communication.

Science Communication MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Science can change the world - but only if people understand it. Taught by experts across science and journalism, we’ll train you to use key media technology to effectively communicate science to (and for) the public, the media, business and beyond.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We're offering scholarships worth up to £3,000 to international students joining the University to study a taught masters programme in September 2026.

Apply now to join us in September and check if you're eligible