Our MSc Analytical Bioscience provides hands-on experience and training in a wide range of analysis techniques and instrumentation used in the molecular biosciences, biomedical and pharmaceutical sectors. It is designed to allow flexibility in attendance requirements and offers the opportunity to complete a novel research project in one of our excellent research laboratories.

• Very flexible modular course: one-third is delivered by distance learning, allowing you to combine study with other commitments.
• Part of the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology, a joint initiative with University College London.
• Taught in the Department of Biological Sciences, which offers state-of-the-art instrumental and computing facilities, and the possibility of collaborating with industry.
• The department and the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology also provide a seminar programme and skills training across disciplines.
• In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), in a joint submission with UCL, Biological Sciences at Birkbeck were ranked 11th in the UK, with a research environment supporting world-leading and internationally excellent research.
• Read about Birkbeck research helping to identify fundamental biological and physical structures and fight disease.

You take four compulsory modules of 15 credits each and choose two 30-credit option modules. You also undertake a 60-credit research project.

Full-time students complete all of the above components in one year.

Part-time students complete two compulsory modules and an option module in Year 1, and two compulsory modules, one option module and the research project in Year 2.

You take four compulsory modules of 15 credits each and choose two 30-credit option modules. You also undertake a 60-credit research project.

Full-time students complete all of the above components in one year.

Part-time students complete two compulsory modules and an option module in Year 1, and two compulsory modules, one option module and the research project in Year 2.

Graduates go on to careers in the health sector, academic research, toxicology and pharmaceuticals. Possible professions include analytical chemist, biomedical scientist, research scientist (life sciences), or toxicologist. This degree can also be useful in becoming a clinical research associate, science writer, or scientific laboratory technician.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service to help you advance your career, while our in-house, professional recruitment consultancy, Birkbeck Talent, works with London’s top employers to help you gain work experience that fits in with your evening studies.