Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Minimum 2:1 honours degree in computer science or a closely related subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 100 or above, with 24 in each component CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..siology-pharmacology-msc

Overview

You’ll learn in vivo and in vitro experimental approaches in laboratory animal physiology and pharmacology. Your study will enable you to take the Home Office accredited course necessary for a personal licence.

Develop valuable professional skills through multidisciplinary training and practical hands-on experience. For your research project, you’ll have full use of one of our internationally renowned labs.

Programme structure

Core modules

Literature review
Practical research project
Analysis of current science
Ethics and public understanding

Optional modules

Integrated mammalian biology
Practical physiology & pharmacology
Physiology of channels and diseases
Epithelia in health and disease
Autonomic nervous system
Membrane receptors

Teaching

Lectures
Practical classes
Tutorials
Seminars

Small-group teaching classes where you’ll discuss, debate, and present on scientific and ethical topics

Laboratory placements within the department with one-to-one attention, training and support in carrying out your individual research project

Assessment

Formal examinations
Coursework assignments
Debates
Poster presentations
Dissertation