University of Portsmouth Multiple locations Portsmouth , Englandasdasds , United Kingdom
Overview
You'll get the opportunity to work across research disciplines including molecular, micro, marine and environmental biology. Your research may also be closely linked to Biomedical Science and Pharmacy, Geography, and Earth and Environmental Science.
At our Institute of Marine Sciences, you can use the following facilities:
- Aquarium rooms with temperature-controlled flow-through sea water system
- Shallow water research and testing platform
- Quarantine facilities for non-native species
- Experimentally-controlled temperature rooms
- Molecular, general and sediment laboratories
What can a Biological Sciences degree at University of Portsmouth do for my career?
Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.
Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.
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Research areas:
- Biodiversity and evolution
- Ecotoxicology and environmental monitoring
- Environmental microbiology and biotechnology
Epigenetics and developmental biology
Marine sciences
- Molecular biophysics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Applications are accepted all year round, but it's recommended to apply 2–3 months before your chosen start date.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Biotechnology Microbiology View 116 other Masters in Biotechnology in United KingdomMore information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Required
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
The entry requirements for a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate include a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.
- If English is not your first language, you'll need English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
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International
16400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16400 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
4327 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4327 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
- Home/EU/CI part-time students: £2,164 per year
- International part-time students: £8,200 per year
Funding
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