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Masters Degrees in Life Sciences in the UK

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Pre-Master's Programme in Life Sciences Pre-Masters, Postgraduate

ONCAMPUS Southampton United Kingdom

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Genetics research areas (School of Life Sciences) MPhil, MRes, PhD

University of Nottingham United Kingdom

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Environment and Life Sciences MPhil, PhD

University of Portsmouth United Kingdom

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Life Sciences - MPhil MPhil

University of Westminster United Kingdom

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Life Sciences for Subjects Allied to Medicine Cert HE

Birkbeck, University of London United Kingdom

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Informatics Life Sciences PhD, MPhil

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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MRes Life Sciences - Biological Sciences, Vision Sciences, Psychology MRes

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) United Kingdom

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MSc Pharmaceutical Science MSc

School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University United Kingdom

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Ageing and Health MRes

Newcastle University United Kingdom

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Study a Life Sciences Masters in the UK in 2025

If you are interested in the study of living things, such as biology, botany or zoology, then you are interested in life sciences. A degree in life sciences will give you a foundation in these broader life sciences, also including biochemistry, anatomy and physiology and ecology. You will be able to fine tune your interests and choose to focus on specialist subjects during your degree.

Graduates of Life Sciences masters degrees will develop strong analytical skills as well as critical thinking skills, which can lead to career paths in the healthcare sector, working in the pharmaceutical industry, teaching, academia, conservation and animal welfare.

Your masters degree will focus on a specific area of Life sciences and will be delivered through lectures and seminars, with a possibility of group projects. Specialisms of your study might be:

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Zoology
  • Anatomy
  • Ecology
  • Physiology

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

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