Program Overview
The Biology and Chemistry at Durham University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biology and Chemistry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Durham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biology and Chemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Bioactive Chemistry 3
- Biological Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Practical Chemistry 3 \x96 Organic
- Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Crops for the Future
- Stress and Response to the Environment.
- Molecular Biology
- Development
- Cell Structure and Function
- Foundations of Physics 2A
- Mathematical Methods in Physics
- Discovery Skills in Physics.
- Chemical Physics 3
- Computational Chemical Physics
- Molecules and their Interactions
- Practical Chemistry 3 \x96 Physical
- Special Relativity and Electromagnetism
- Quantum Mechanics III.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Three A-levels (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking)\xc2\xa0or equivalent with at least one of these in a Science (Biology; Human Biology; Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics.) The standard offer is A*AA at A-Level and you will need specific A-level\xc2\xa0grades to study:
- Biology: A in either Biology or Chemistry.\xc2\xa0
- Chemistry:\xc2\xa0A*A in Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Computer Science: A in Mathematics.
- Economics: A in Mathematics.
- Mathematics: Either A*A in Maths and Further Maths at A-level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths for students unable to take A2 Further Maths.
- Physics: A*A in Maths and Physics.
- grade 38
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Durham University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Durham University
Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Durham University is a prestigious public research university in Durham, England, UK, founded in 1832, making it the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It enrolls...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months