StudyQA — Certificate: Engineering, Earth and Ocean Sciences

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Description Requirements

The MSc course can be completed on a one-year full-time basis or on a part-time basis, generally over two years. The course is based on the collaboration of academic staff with expertise in statistics, biosciences, computer science, genetic epidemiology and bioinformatics from departments across the University. Students will study nine from eleven modules.

The Core I and Core II modules will enable students to obtain a broad understanding of biosciences, biostatistics and bioinformatics. By having the opportunity to choose from the Specialist Option modules, the student is able to specialise in either genetic epidemiology or bioinformatics, providing a tailored approach to future career development. The MSc students are required to undertake a research project to examine in-depth issues related to the specialist area. Individual modules can also be taken as independent units.

Assessment of modules is by a combination of examination and project assessments; the MSc also requires successful completion of a written dissertation.

Special Features:
* Flexibility to specialise in Genetic Epidemiology or Bioinformatics.

Students should have a good initial degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Medicine, Psychology or a Bioscience such as Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology etc and have an interest and basic ability in computers or statistics.At the discretion of School, non-graduates whose lack of formal academic qualifications is compensated for by relevant work experience (normally a minimum of two years) may also be admitted.All candidates whose first language is not English will need evidence of their English language ability, e.g. an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS test or a grade of 580 or above in the TOEFL test (237 computer-based test). English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.