Overview

The programme prepares students for a broad range of professions that require experimental biological/biomedical research skills and particularly for the roles of specialist research staff (e.g. equipment specialists, data analysis specialists) and managers of core research facilities.

Key facts

Researchers with highly specialised analytical and practical skills are at a premium within the research sector. Typically working in core facilities and research roles, these research technical professionals underpin a wide range of academic and industry research and can progress into significant leadership roles. The programme will provide graduates and staff interested in this career option access to focussed education and training.Within the framework of the programme students will be embedded in world-class core research facilities and undertake hands-on training in advanced techniques under the expert guidance of equipment/methodology specialists. This training will be supplemented with lectures and workshops focused on the applications of research techniques and the practical aspects of managing research facilities. Students will be able to access a bespoke experience closely aligned with their career aspirations in research or core facility roles. This is the first programme of its type in the UK.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Facility Methods Infrastructure And Practice
Life Biological Data Skills
Life Cellular Biotechnology And Biological Imaging
Bios Techniques In Biological And Biomedical Sciences Research
Life Coding For Life Sciences

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Computer Sciences or closely related disciplines, eg Biochemistry or Medical Engineering. Due to the vocational nature of this course, technical staff with substantial practical/analytical experience are also encouraged to apply.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34000 GBP / year

≈ 34000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

14000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

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Funding

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