MSc, PG Dip Analytical Bioscience

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of analytical bioscience techniques and their applications in the field. Students will learn how to design, conduct, and interpret experiments using various bioanalytical methods, including mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, and chromatography. The course also covers topics such as data analysis, statistical interpretation, and communication of results. The MSc option includes a research project and dissertation, while the PG Dip option consists of coursework only.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in bioanalytical research, drug discovery, or clinical diagnostics. The University of London's location provides easy access to a variety of biological samples and collaborations with other universities and research institutions.

Leading Edge Research and Industry Connections at Birkbeck University of London

Birkbeck University of London is a world-class institution for analytical bioscience research, with state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty. The university's location in the heart of London provides easy access to a variety of biological samples and collaborations with other universities and research institutions. Students will benefit from the university's strong focus on interdisciplinary research and collaboration, as well as its established connections with industry partners.

Our MSc Analytical Bioscience provides hands-on experience and training in a wide range of analysis techniques and instrumentation used in the molecular biosciences, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sectors. It 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. 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.

Graduates can pursue career paths in the health sector, academic research, toxicology, and pharmaceuticals. Possible professions include:

analytical chemist

biomedical scientist

research scientist (life sciences)

toxicologist

clinical research associate

science writer

scientific laboratory technician.

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A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in a scientific subject. Less qualified students may be accepted if they 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.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.