MSc Aquatic Pathobiology with Pre-Master's

Program Overview

The MSc Aquatic Pathobiology with Pre-Master's program at the University of Stirling is a two-year program designed for students seeking to enhance their skills for a Master's degree. The program emphasizes workshops, lectures, and one-to-one supervision to develop subject knowledge, research, and analytical skills.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The MSc Aquatic Pathobiology with Pre-Master's program at the University of Stirling is a two-year program that combines preparation studies with a postgraduate degree.
It is designed for students who need to improve their English language skills or academic background before starting a Master's degree.
• Objectives: The program aims to:
• Develop specialist subject knowledge through workshops and lectures.
• Develop research and analytical skills with one-to-one supervision.
• Prepare students for direct entry into the Master's degree after successful completion of Year 1.
This eliminates the need to return home to renew their visa after Year 1 and allows them to stay in the UK to work over the summer.

Teaching:

• Methods: The program includes teacher and student-led workshops, specialist lectures, seminar sessions, and one-to-one supervision.
• Faculty: The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their field.

Other:

• Program Length: 2 years
• Entry Requirements:
• Age: 17+
• Academic: Pass in an undergraduate degree in any academic subject or Diploma (3-5 years) with high grades in any academic subject.
• English Language: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill) or equivalent.
• Class Size: 16
• Start Date: 30 September 2024 (2024/25) or 06 January 2025 (2025/26)
• End Date: 28 August 2026
• Progression: Placement and study abroad options are available.
• Final Level Percentage: 50% Aquatic Pathobiology, 60% English (minimum 55% in each skill)

Tuition fee£ 17,495.00 Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)£ 500.00 Enrolment fee£ 250.00 Airport pick-up (Optional)£ 89.00 Social programme (Optional)£ 50.00 CAS charges (Compulsory-Course dependent)£ 25.00