Program Overview

MSc Cell Biology

Overview

The MSc Cell Biology is a research-focused master's course that provides students with the opportunity to learn through seminars, workshops, small group tutorials, and research placements. The course is designed to prepare students for a career in the biosciences industry or academic research.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of an Upper Second class honours degree with an average of at least 65% (or overseas equivalent) in:
  • Biological sciences
  • Biomedical sciences
• Sufficient evidence of relevant units taken
• Please note that applicants with a medical (MBChB/MBBS/MD) or pharmacy degree are generally not considered unless they can demonstrate significant laboratory or research experience

Application and Selection

• Apply via the online application form
• Supporting documents required:
  • (Details not specified)
• Early application is recommended, as the course may close if full

Course Details

• Duration: 12 months full-time
• Degree awarded: Master of Science
• Course options:
  • Full-time: Yes
  • Part-time: No
  • Full-time distance learning: No
  • Part-time distance learning: No

Course Overview

• Take a research-focused master's course where you will learn through seminars, workshops, small group tutorials, and research placements
• Your research placement will be in the laboratory of a leading cell biologist where you will perform experiments on a dedicated and original cell biology project and develop your skills in relevant lab techniques, data management, as well as the various forms of science communication to present your project
• Study at a university ranked 7th in the UK for Biological Sciences (QS World University Rankings 2024)
• Prepare for a career in the biosciences industry or academic research

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025:
  • MSc (full-time):
    • UK students (per annum): £15,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £36,000
• Further information for EU students can be found on the dedicated EU page
• The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration, and computational costs during your studies
• All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK students (fees are typically fixed for International students for the course duration at the year of entry)

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application
• Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB)

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• For the latest scholarship and bursary information, please visit the fees and funding page
• The Catherine Chisholm scholarship is applicable to students from selected countries for this course
• Find out more on the scholarship page

Careers

• Prepare for a career in the biosciences industry or academic research

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• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS)
• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests
• More information can be found at the OfS website

Contact Details

• School/Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
• Contact name: Postgraduate Admissions Office
• Telephone: (Details not specified)
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Courses in Related Subject Areas

• Biosciences

Disclaimer

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