Overview

This Biological Science course, offered by Teesside University, aims to prepare you for a research career, and allows you to put these into practice when you develop and conduct your own research project.

This is a research-based course delivered at Teesside University’s National Horizon Centre, at its Darlington Campus. The National Horizons Centre is a new £22m biological research, teaching and training facility, due to open in March 2019, which aims to address the growth needs of the emerging bio-based industries set to transform the UK economy, including biologics, industrial biotechnology and bio-pharmaceuticals.

Staff can offer expertise in medical, industrial and environmental microbiology, molecular, cell and system biology, recombinant DNA technology, protein biochemistry, structural biology, fermentation, bioengineering and many other areas.

Career opportunities

The Biological Science course is ideal preparation for undertaking a PhD as well as roles such as research scientist, research assistant, and scientific officer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Biological Aspects of Diseases

Advanced Life Science Research Project

Analytical Techniques

Genomics and Bioinformatics

Life Science Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry View 285 other Masters in Biology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have at least a UK 2.1 honours degree, or equivalent, in a subject related to life or physical sciences. If your first degree is not in one of the subject areas listed above please contact our admissions team for guidance and advice on how you might become eligible. We may be able to offer you alternative access routes.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7365 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7365 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Middlesbrough

600 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biological Science.

Available Scholarships

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