This Masters programme in Biomedical Sciences offers research training for students intending to proceed to PhD. It is largely based on individual research projects rather than coursework, and allows you to specialise in a particular area of study.

Programme overview

• MRes: 12 months full-time;
• PgDip 8 months full-time;

Programme Specialisation

MRes students have the opportunity to specialise in a particular discipline or area, which can be important for their career development. The specialisations are:

• Anatomy
• Biotechnology
• Cancer Studies
• Cardiovascular Studies 
• Cell Engineering
• Integrative Mammalian Biology
• Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Molecular Genetics
• Neuroscience
• Proteomics

To qualify for a specialisation, students must select two research projects in a cognate research area, and select one taught Option that is relevant to the specialisation.  The course organisers will offer advice to students on this. The taught options include:

• Advanced Neuroanatomy (Masters) Option
• Cancer: Molecular and Cellular Biology (Masters) Option
• Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Masters) Option
• Cardiovascular Science (Masters) Option
• Cell Signalling & Disease (Masters) Option
• Human Molecular Genetics (Masters) Option
• Immunological Basis of Inflammatory Disease (Masters) Option
• Molecular Basis of Disease Processes (Masters) Option
• Stem Cells (Masters) Option

Academic entry requirements

A second class Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject. Professional experience may be taken into account.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

Standard application deadlines

• International applications (non-EU) 25 July 2014
• UK and EU applications 29 August 2014

Classes start September 2014 for most courses and you may be expected to attend induction sessions the week before. 

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For 2013-14

MRes

PgDip