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  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSci

  • Location

    University Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary


Why choose this course

-Explore the fundamental processes of life at a cellular level, from simple existence to the coordination of billions of living cells. -Learn how technology and genetic principles can be used to tackle global challenges like world hunger, insulin shortages and vaccine production. -Play a crucial role in the development of new treatments for a range of diseases, including cancer and Parkinson's disease.  -Immerse yourself in some of the ground-breaking research being done at Surrey on sleep, ageing, immunology, pharmacology, virology and more. -Choose our integrated masters pathway and complete an extended laboratory-based dissertation, preparing you for a technical research career in industry or academia.


What you will study

During your first two years, you’ll develop a broad understanding of biochemistry, its methodology and some of its most intriguing applications. You’ll get to choose optional modules in bacteriology, biodiversity, neuroscience and virology. In your third year, you’ll select five optional modules, exploring topics such as genetics, immunology, pharmacology, systems biology and toxicology. You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical and presentation skills you’ve developed. Previous students have had their work published in top-tier journals, including the European Journal of Neuroscience and the Journal of Virology and Sleep.If you choose to complete an integrated masters you will have an additional research-focused year of study. You’ll cover advanced techniques in biochemistry and you’ll enhance your scientific communication skills. During the year, you’ll be presented with several therapy areas and drug targets that you’ll develop a portfolio review for. You’ll then present your work to industry experts in a bid for funding. You'll also be given a research problem that you’ll propose a critical experimental plan for, incorporating a range of appropriate biochemical techniques. You’ll complete a laboratory-based dissertation investigating topics like antibody class switching in B cells and neurodegenerative diseases.

Tuition fees

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£ 26,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, England

Surrey hosts over 140 nationalities. Its renowned international student support team advises on everything, including visas and choosing the right course.
At Surrey, expect a personalised Welcome timetable, including international orientation sessions, campus tours and talks with world-class academics.
Surrey Research Park's 203 companies are responsible for 10% of the local economy.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    25th out of 94 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    130 57%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    13th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    5th

    2

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