Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2016 | Page 71

Overview The School of Life Sciences has developed collaborative relationships with a number of international research institutes and industries which has enabled well qualified students to undertake extensive research training within the biosciences and neuroscience areas. The aim of these MSc courses is to enhance the employment prospects of science graduates within their chosen research discipline by developing and improving their scientific, laboratory and language skills. The courses will provide you with skills in vocational and education training through your own work programmes. To achieve this aim you will spend the first semester at Keele in preparation for your extensive research project, which is undertaken usually from January until August. Whilst you do have the option to carry out this project at Keele we do offer the opportunity to undertake this training at one of our international partner institutes. International students embarking on the courses are encouraged to undertake their research project at Keele. If you carry out your research project in Europe, the work undertaken and achievement on the programme will be documented in the EU Europass, a record of achievement signed by all parties. Additional information If you undertake a project in another European Union member state other than the UK or to which you are a national, you may be eligible for funding for the period abroad via the ERASMUS placement scheme. In addition, there are a range of bursaries available as a contribution to fees. Key Information Course type MSc Mode of study NATURAL SCIENCES Scientific Research Training Full-time Entry requirements Please see website for more information. Contact email [email protected] Module titles The course is full-time for twelve months, starting in September. The first semester is based at Keele and is worth 30 credits and comprises Postgraduate Research Skills and Language Training. In the former, you wi