Overview

The Life Sciences Masters by Research programmes from the University of Dundee allows you to work alongside our world renowned experts from the School of Life Sciences and gain a 'real research' experience.

Key facts

You will have the opportunity to select a research project from a variety of thematic areas of research.
These are:

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Artificial Intelligence
Cancer
Drug Discovery
Immunotherapy and immunology;
Neurodegeneration
Microbiology
Stem cell biology
Developmental biology
Biochemistry
Structural Biology
Cell Signalling
Molecular and Cell Biology
Gene expression
Computational biology
Plant Biology
Agritech
You will be part of our collaborative working environment and have access to outstanding shared facilities such as microscopy and proteomics.
Throughout your year, you will develop an advanced level of knowledge on your topic of interest as well as the ability to perform independent research in the topic area.
Alongside basic science training in experimental design, data handling and research ethics, we will help you to develop skills in critical assessment and communication.
This will be supported by workshops in scientific writing, presentation skills, ethics, laboratory safety, statistics, public engagement and optional applied bioinformatics.
Careers
Our MSc by Research course allows you to develop your technical ability for research as a stepping stone to embark on a PhD programme, or for a subsequent career in academic or industrial research.
Even if you decide that a career in research is not for you, the many transferrable skills you gain and a qualification in a STEM based subject will make you very desirable to potential employers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agritech and plant sciences

Computational biology

Cell signalling

Developmental and stem cell biology

Drug discovery

Gene regulation and expression

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Ecology View 44 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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:

Two letters of reference
Letter of motivation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31295 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14740 GBP / year

≈ 14740 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £14,740 per year of study

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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

Funding

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