? Credit Points : 180  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : BIO-P-BIO

The MSc by Research in Biological Sciences is a 1 year course in any aspect of biological sciences that is consistent with the research programme within the School. Students will carry out a research project under the direction of a Principal Supervisor together with a second supervisor, normally someone from within the University of Edinburgh. Students undertaking such a degree are also expected to take part in the Transkills pProgramme that is available to postgraute students.

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Co-requisites : Normally a good Honours degree in a Biological Science (e.g. Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Pharmacology) but students with degrees in other dicsiplines (e.g. Chemistry, Infomratics) will be considered on a case by case basis.

Home subject area

Postgraduate, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

Students completing the course will be capable of undertaking supervised research in some aspect of biological science and in particular should be capable of completing a PhD programme.

The course is assessed entirely on the basis of a written dissertation.

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Lynn Quick
Tel : (0131 6)50 5522
Email : Lynn.Quick@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Lindsay Sawyer
Tel : (0131 6)50 7062
Email : L.Sawyer@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/