Program Overview
The Life Sciences (MSc by Research) at University of Warwick is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Life Sciences (MSc by Research) 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,095 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Life Sciences (MSc by Research) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Molecular approaches to investigate ecological adaptation in fungi\', \'Developing marker technology in Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) to improve breeding efficiency\', \'Modelling the population dynamics and interactions of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum\', \'Antimicrobial drug design: targeting the ATP dependent ligases of peptidoglycan biosynthesis\', \'Expression of antibiotic resistance genes in Streptomyces species; the evolution of resistance in non-clinical environments\', \'Structure and mechanism of the Tat protein transporter\', \'The role of teat lesions in mastitis in sheep: associations and risks\', "Development and use of a multiplex PCR to detect common mastitis pathogens in ewe\'s milk"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission for an MSc by research requires candidates to normally have obtained at least a lower second class UK honours degree, or equivalent qualification.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,095 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,095 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Warwick 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 University of Warwick
University of Warwick
Coventry, United Kingdom
University of Warwick is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date October 2026
- Language English
- Duration 1 years (full-time)