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Entry requirements

A UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) degree

Your degree should be in biological, biochemical, or biomedical sciences or a related discipline. You may also apply if you are able to demonstrate appropriate professional experience.

Additional documents you will need

When you complete your form, you need to upload the following documents in the Other Information - Supporting documents section of the application form

Two letters of reference

these should be from two academics or employers who know your skills, and can speak to your suitability for the MSc by Research, your academic progress and work ethic

Letter of motivation

this should be a document written by you, detailing:

  • why you are interested in this MSc by Research
  • titles and supervisors of which three projects you are interested in (see details above)
  • a short explanation on why you are interested in these projects (800 word limit)

 

Please save these documents as a Microsoft Word or PDF.

English language requirements

You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you are a national of certain countries.

IELTS Academic

Overall

6.5

Writing

6.0

Listening

5.5

Reading

5.5

Speaking

6.0

Other English language qualifications

We also accept other English language qualifications. Choose from the list of English language tests for your country below.

Overall

62

Writing

60

Listening

59

Reading

59

Speaking

59

Further information on English language qualifications

Don’t meet the English language requirements?

Pre-sessional English for international students

If you hold a conditional offer and have not yet met the English entry requirements for a degree course at the University, we can help you with our pre-sessional English courses.

Learn more about our pre-sessional English courses.

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