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MSc Scientific Research and Communication

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 or 3 years part-time

Course Description

Do you want to become an expert in communicating scientific concepts? Whether you are preparing for a career in scientific writing, education or communication, this course may be ideal for you.

You will choose from modules from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine (SEM), as well as some cross-disciplinary modules (timetabling and capacity permitting), and tailor the course to your specific scientific skills and interests. You will enhance your communication and English Language skills, learning to convey advanced technical scientific concepts for journals, classrooms, or the media.

You will also undertake a bespoke research project, gaining research experience using our state-of-the-art facilities in an interdisciplinary environment. You will gain advanced knowledge in your chosen fields and learn to communicate with a range of audiences, preparing you for a career in research, scientific writing, science education or science communication.

Entry Requirements

2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a science subject.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries.

Student Destinations

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations in: academia and teaching; pharmaceutical industry; chemical and materials industry; science consultancy; banking and finance and other areas. For those who wish to deepen their understanding of the discipline, further research degree study such as a Master’s by Research or a PhD can also be studied within the department.

Module Details

Core modules

  • Writing focused scientific articles and reports
  • Writing extended scientific articles and reports
  • Research Skills
  • Communicating Science to different audiences
  • 22-week Research Project

Optional modules

  • Any Level 7 (Master’s) modules from the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine with permission of the course leader, and subject to availability and timetabling requirements.

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