This 12 month programme features no taught content, rather you will undertake a research project and write a thesis from your results. Similar to a PhD, you will have a supervisor who is based in your chosen field. MSc by Research will develop your academic and practical skills and is an excellent option should you wish to explore your area of interest further but feel that a PhD is not the right choice at this time. MSc by Research students often go on to PhD study or to work in industry. A research degree in the Faculty of Biological Sciences is an opportunity to gain and develop skills as an independent researcher in your chosen field.<br><br>Biopharmaceuticals are defined as biological macromolecules or cellular components that are extracted or synthesised from biological sources that can be used as a therapy or in diagnostics. Members of our school with expertise in molecular biophysics, structural biology, virology and microbiology have key interests in exploiting their research for improved biopharmaceutical manufacture. Work in this area ranges from the development of precision drugs using either chemical compounds or macromolecules, understanding protein folding towards ensuring biopharmaceutical stability and safety, the application of Affimer reagents to intervene in biological pathways, and the study of viruses to develop vaccines against outbreaks that can damage both human and agricultural populations.