Biomedical and Molecular Sciences MSc

University of Dundee

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Qualification

12 months

Course duration

8/31/2020

Start Date

US$28580

Fee

Description
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This course will prepare you for a meaningful career directed towards solving real-world problems associated with human health. The focus is on areas of major current interest in the biopharmaceutical sector, to arm students with the particular knowledge and skills that biotech and pharmaceutical companies are looking for. Biomedical and Molecular Sciences are fast moving and cutting-edge fields unravelling the complexities of biological systems and yielding discoveries of high value to society, including new options to treat or cure diseases. On this course you will gain detailed insights into the molecular and cellular mechanisms of a range of diseases, and into options for improved diagnosis and treatment. Immersed in an environment where around one third of research income comes from industry-funded sources, you will experience cutting-edge advanced technologies related to data analysis, imaging of cells, analysis of proteins and proteomes, cell culture and manipulation - including of stem cells. You will also have access to drug discovery and phenotypic screening technologies in facilities devoted to academic research but of a standard normally only found in large biopharmaceutical companies. This course provides the framework which can set you on the path to careers in laboratory research, clinical trial coordination, regulatory affairs, lab management, scientific publishing, and bioscience entrepreneurship. Our graduates can expect to continue in academic research or work in small and large multinational companies in the biosciences sphere. You’ll be able to make use of the University's dedicated careers service to help you to confidently present yourself to the world's top employers.

For international students

IELTS Overall 6.5 - Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0.

For Iranian students

Students need to hold a Bachelor’s degree with a score of 15-17/20 (75%) from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 13-15/20 is considered comparable to a UK 2.2. IELTS score of 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in writing and 6.0/5.5 in the other three components.

Language requirements

IELTS

score:6.5

12 months - All

Fee

£22,950.00 (US$ 28,580) per yearThis is a fixed feePlease check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2020

Address

University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 4HN, Scotland

Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2020/21

Value of scholarship

£5,000.00 (US$ 6,475)

How to applay

No, there is no separate application form for this scholarship and we do not accept written applications.

Requierments

If you have demonstrated excellence through your academic, extra-curricular, or voluntary activities, we want to reward you for it; In order to be considered for a scholarship, applicants must: Hold an academic offer of entry for a postgraduate taught programme in any of our academic schools, beginning in September 2020 or January 2021; The programe must be a full 180 credit, 12 month programme. If you are studying a programme in the School of Medicine, this will be reviewed on an individual basis and is not automatically awarded; Hold Overseas Fee status, as determine by the University; Have achieved a UK 1st Class Honours degree (or equivalent); Your eligibility for the scholarship is based on your academic achievements, and any extra-curricular and/or voluntary activities; Subject: Anatomy / Forensic Anthropology / Forensic and Medical Art, Architecture and Urban Planning, Art and Design, Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business (Accountancy / Economics / Finance / International Business), Civil Engineering, Computing, Dentistry, Education, Electronic Engineering, Energy Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, Geography / Environmental Science, History, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Social Work.

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Students can be sure that the University of Dundee will provide them with an internationally-recognised degree from a prestigious institution.
With 17,000 students from over 140 different countries and 3,000 staff, Dundee is a truly global institution. It welcomes cultural diversity and does as much as possible to make international students feel at home. Support services include buddy programmes and a free ten-week programme which helps students to improve their English levels.
Dundee also provides Olympic-standard sports facilities that have been utilised as training venues for top athletes. Ranging from an impressive gym to a swimming pool equipped with a sauna, students can enjoy it all. Specialised pitches and playing fields mean that the university also has 40 different Sports Union clubs available.
Tutors and lecturers at Dundee are academic and industry experts who are leaders in their field and the institution was given a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017.
76% of the research conducted at the University of Dundee was described as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally renowned’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014). This means that the university offers invaluable opportunities for those who are keen to pursue further study.
Dundee’s dedicated Career Service does all it can to help students secure a graduate job once they leave the university. It was ranked 4th in the UK by the 2017 International Student Barometer. Students are regularly given the chance to participate in relevant volunteering or work experience as part of their course, and an astonishing 96.4% of students enter into professional employment or pursue further study within six months of graduation (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education, UK 2016/17).

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