MSc in Biophysical Sciences

About the Course
- Aim of the Course
  
  This one-year course is designed to provide candidates with an excellent introduction to interdisciplinary research at the boundary between the physical sciences and the life sciences. It aims to prepare graduates for research in the biophysical sciences in either academia or industry.
- Structure of the Course
  
  The structure of the course is six taught modules, a transferable skills module (Communicating Science), a practical course in basic biological techniques and an extended research project.
- Why Biophysical Sciences?
  
  There is an ever-increasing need to carry out research that crosses the boundaries between biology and the physical sciences. Many of today's major biological challenges, such as heart disease, crop protection and age-related macular degeneration demand this interdisciplinary approach. The increasing profile of biophysics makes candidates with experience of working in interdisciplinary research highly valued by industry.
- Bursaries
  
  For 2013 there is the chance to gain financial support through a number of scholarships. Sign up to the Durham Biophysical Sciences Masters mailing list to receive details.
- How to Apply
  
  How to Apply Email: chemistry.postgrad-admissions@durham.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)191 3342100
Why Durham University?
- Research Environment
  
  Durham University, ranked as the UK's third best University in the prestigious Sunday Times University Guide 2012, has outstanding facilities and equipment for conducting research in biophysical sciences.
- Student Experience
  
  Whether you want to volunteer for charity work, stage a play, sing in a choir, or captain a college sports team, you will find many opportunities for joining in, mixing with different people and simply trying something new.
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Biophysical Sciences at Durham

Many of today's major biological challenges, such as heart disease, crop protection and age-related macular degeneration demand an approach that crosses the boundaries between biology and the physical sciences. At Durham University our dynamic, multi-disciplinary research community work to meet this ever-increasing need. The Biophysical Sciences Institute is a focal point for the community and our programme of events introduces Masters and PhD students to world leading biophysical sciences from Durham and beyond.

The Masters in Biophysical Science has been created to bring excellent science, mathematics and engineering graduates to a position where they can start with confidence on a wide range of careers in the life sciences. This is in response to the growing need for graduates who can apply their subject knowledge outside of the traditional boundaries of their discipline.

For more information about what the Biophysical Sciences Masters course entails please visit the 2013-14 Course page.