Masters courses

We're committed to training the next generation of leading scientists. Whether you study with us for a masters qualification or a PhD, you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and get specialist training from world-class academics.

Animals, Plants and Ecosystems courses

Biodiversity and conservation

Biodiversity and Conservation MSc

This course is designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge about major conservation issues and their human and environmental drivers.

MSc Biodiversity and Conservation

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Biological Sciences MSc

Train in the breadth and depth of whole-organism biology, or specialise within one of three major areas: Evolutionary Biology, Plant and Crop Science, or Biodiversity and Conservation.

Biological Sciences MSc

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Sustainable Agricultural Technologies MSc

Develop the specialist knowledge and skills needed to understand the challenges of sustainable agriculture, and pursue an exciting career in the agronomy sector.

Sustainable Agricultural Technologies MSc

Ecology and Environment MRes

Ecology and Environment MRes

Further your understanding of how we maintain ecosystems in the face of environmental change with our uniquely research-focused course.

Ecology and Environment MRes

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Evolution and Behaviour MRes

This course allows you to spend 12 months embedded in one of our research groups, working alongside students and staff who are at the forefront of research in organism evolution and behaviour

Evolution and Behaviour MRes

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Plant and Microbial Biology MRes

Students on this programme can research plants and microbes at our Institute for Sustainable Food or spend six months on an industrial placement as part of their course.

Plant and Microbial Biology MRes

Communicating Science courses

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Human Anatomy with Education MSc

This course is taught by our human anatomy specialists to provide hands-on training to become an accredited anatomy teacher.

Human Anatomy with Education MSc

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Science Communication MSc

This programme is taught by world-leading scientists and media practitioners in the fields of science communication and journalism.

Science Communication MSc

Molecular and Cellular Biology courses

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Antimicrobial Resistance MSc

Receive hands-on training from scientists, NHS clinicians and industry experts to give you a real-world insight into the approaches utilised to tackle the global threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Antimicrobial Resistance MSc

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Biomedical Science MSc

This research-led masters is taught by experts in the key areas of modern biology to give you a broad understanding of biomedical science today.

Biomedical Science MSc

Drugs screening

Genomic Approaches to Drug Discovery MSc

This unique research-led masters course provides laboratory training to future scientists in drug screening and gene discovery using the latest automated genomics techniques.

Genomic Approaches to Drug Discovery MSc

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Human and Molecular Genetics MSc

Building on emerging ideas of personalised medicine, this course is a great starting point for students considering a career in medical genetics, or molecular biology research, with NHS placement opportunities.

Human and Molecular Genetics MSc

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Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc

Learn to approach scientific problems experimentally across molecular biology and biotechnology, using revolutionary laboratory techniques, including CRISPR genome editing technology and BLAST DNA sequence analysis.

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc

Genetic testing

Molecular and Cellular Basis of Human Disease MSc

This research-led masters course provides training to future scientists in the production and use of animal models for basic research into disease mechanisms and for therapeutic studies.

Molecular and Cellular Basis of Human Disease MSc

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The disease affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord and progressively affects the ability to walk, talk, eat and breathe

Neuroscience MSc

This specialist programme covers molecular, cell and developmental biology of auditory and visual systems. Our department is home to a world-renowned sensory neuroscience research group, whose projects inform the research training on this course.

Neuroscience MSc

Stem cells

Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine MSc

This programme is designed around groundbreaking research into stem cells, offering specialist practical and lecture modules on how they can be applied to new treatments.

Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine MSc

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Biological Imaging MSc

Advanced and super-resolution microscopy has opened a new frontier in how scientists study biological systems and develop new approaches in medicine. This course will equip students with the expert knowledge to utilise these state-of-the-art techniques.

Biological Imaging MSc