Master of Science [M.Sc] (Analytical Bioscience)
Field of Study:
£22,049/Yr
The Master's degree in Analytical Bioscience at Birkbeck, University of London is designed to allow flexibility in attendance requirements and offers the opportunity to complete a novel research project in one of our excellent research laboratories.
Highlights
- Very flexible modular programme: one-third is delivered by distance learning, allowing students to combine study with other commitments.
- Part of the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology, a joint initiative with University College London.
- Taught in the Department of Biological Sciences, which offers state-of-the-art instrumental and computing facilities, and the possibility of collaborating with industry.
- The Department and the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology also provide a seminar programme and skills training across disciplines.
- In the Research Excellence Framework (REF), in a joint submission with UCL, Biological Sciences at Birkbeck were ranked 11th in the UK, with a research environment supporting world-leading and internationally excellent research.
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | Oct 15, 2023 |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | £22049 (GBP 22049) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
- Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
- Students should have a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a scientific subject. Less qualified students may be accepted if students have appropriate work experience, or through registration on the Postgraduate Diploma with the possibility of upgrading to the MSc after achieving appropriate results in the first set of examinations.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
- Students professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience in a field relevant to graduate study in the humanities will be taken into consideration positively.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
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VISA & Work Study
VISA
If students are not from the UK and they do not already have residency here, students may need to apply for a visa.
The visa students apply for varies according to the length of students course:
- Courses of more than six months' duration: Student visa
- Courses of less than six months' duration: Standard Visitor visa
International students who require a Student visa should apply for their full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. If students are living in the UK on a Student visa, they will not be eligible to enrol as a student on Birkbeck's part-time courses (with the exception of some modules).
Career and Placement after Course
Careers and Employability
Graduates go on to careers in the health sector, academic research, toxicology and pharmaceuticals. Possible professions include analytical chemist, biomedical scientist, research scientist (life sciences), or toxicologist. This degree can also be useful in becoming a clinical research associate, science writer, or scientific laboratory technician.
Job Profile
- Research Assistant
- Lab Technician
- Scientist
- Field Officer
- Manager
- Professor
- Researcher and accountant
- Statistician
- Quantitative Developer
- Assistant Professor
Recruiters
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Cipla
- Ranbaxy
- GAIL
- ONGC
- HDFC
- ICICI
- Oracle
- Wipro
- Infosys
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Gyandhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,222/Yr$1,222 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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