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Comparative Physiology 

Abertay University

Master On Campus
12 months
Duration
15750 GBP/year
4407 GBP/year
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About

This is a potential research degree area, subject to the approval of the University. If you are interested in undertaking the Comparative Physiology at Abertay University, please make contact with the Dean to discuss your proposal.

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Overview

Research and knowledge exchange within the field of mental and physical health/wellbeing is a key priority for the 21st century.  

Our divisional expertise spans a number of areas central to responding to societal and medical needs.  

This is carried out within a range of contexts and using a number of research methodologies.

Current research covers areas of Comparative Physiology at Abertay University

  • counselling and mental health such as projects to understand and respond to the impact of long-term health conditions; the impact of developmental challenges and childhood experiences of mental health challenge; as well as the development of mental health professionals, best practice, and resilience within nursing care contexts.
  • Health-related biomolecular and genetic research:- for example, the examination of the pathophysiology of infertility; anti-microbial resistance and impact environmental contaminant exposure; and comparative physiology of metabolism. 

All of which are supported by expertise in research ethics and statistical modelling.

Programme Structure

What does a research degree involve? 

  • As a postgraduate research student, you will carry out an original, independent research and/or practice-based project, whilst being guided and supported by a team of expert academic supervisors. 
  • As you do this, you will benefit from an extensive programme of researcher development tailored to your background, needs and future ambitions. This will in turn help you develop the skills required to deliver research excellence.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months
  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Applications for February entry by 15 December (if you need a Student Visa then the deadline is 30 November).
  • Applications for June entry by 30 April (if you need a Student Visa then the deadline is 31 March).
  • Applications for October entry by 31 August (if you need a Student Visa then the deadline is 31 July).

Language

English

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission 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.
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
80
IELTS admission 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 minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree. 
  • In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    15750 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 15750 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • National

    4407 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 4407 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.

Scottish  (Part-Time): £2204

England, N Ireland & Wales (Full-Time / Part-Time): £4407/ £2204

Funding

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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