Integrated masters

What is an integrated masters?

An integrated masters programme combines a masters with a BSc. Instead of studying two separate degrees, you study one single extended programme instead.

Our four-year integrated masters courses (MBiolSci or MBiomedSci) are designed for students who want to pursue a career in industrial or academic research, with the majority of the fourth year devoted to a major research project. All of our courses are available as a three-year BSc degree, or a four-year MBiolSci or MBiomedSci degree depending on your chosen subject. The first three years of your course will have the same structure as the BSc, with the fourth year designed to equip you with the advanced laboratory skills you’ll need for a successful and rewarding career in science.

Some of our students even work with our staff and contacts at businesses and charities that do research to carry out their projects, including organisations like AstraZeneca, GSK, Eli Lilly or Unilever.

At Erba Molecular, I worked as part of the viral team to optimise the company's viral diagnostic assays with a particular focus on developing a quantitative isothermal amplification based HIV viral load assay, as part of my masters project. Working at the company has given me the opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained at university to a real-life application.

Harindi Jayakody

Harindi completed her 4th year project in industry, working as a Junior Scientist at molecular diagnostics company, Erba Molecular.

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Progression

All MBiolSci and MBiomedSci students who want to continue on the programme must achieve 60% overall in year 2 and 65% in the year 2 Skills module. BSc students who wish to transfer onto the MBiolSci or MBiomedSci programme will need to achieve these same scores in order to progress.