Master of Science [M.Sc] (Synthetic Biology)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
£30,000/Yr
£30,000 /Yr
- While laboratory approaches to engineering biological systems are a major focus, the course specialises in computational design. This provides you with essential computing and engineering skills to allow you to develop software to program biological systems.
- Our course is designed for students from both biological and computational backgrounds. Prior experience with computers or computer programming is not required. Students with mathematical, engineering or other scientific backgrounds are also welcome to apply. It is ideal if you are aiming for careers in industry or academia.
- We provide a unique, multidisciplinary experience that is essential for understanding synthetic biology. The programme draws together the highly-rated teaching and research expertise of our Schools of Computing Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Biology, as well as the Medical Faculty and the Institute of Human Genetics.
- Research is a large component of this course. The emphasis is on delivering the research training you will need in the future to meet the demands of industry and academia effectively. Newcastle's research in life sciences, computing and mathematics is internationally recognised.
- The teaching staff are successful researchers in their field and publish regularly in highly-ranked systems synthetic biology journals.
- Our experienced and friendly staff are on hand to help you. You gain the experience of working in a team in an environment with the help, support and friendship of fellow students.
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Important Dates
No Deadline is available, students to enroll atleast 2 month prior the course starting date.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £30000 (GBP 30000) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should have a high school degreAAB including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology, and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
- For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element.
- GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.
- International Baccalaureate 34 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 6. Physics required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
Indian Eligibility:
- Typically Newcastle recognizes an 80% average in Standard XII as comparable to AAB at A-Level.
- This can be awarded by:
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
- Various state boards
- Autonomous schools
- The actual grades required will vary depending on the exam board.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, tests required to study in the UK, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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GREAT Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 12,499/Yr$12,499 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Commonwealth Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Goa Education Trust Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based |
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