University of Liverpool

Research Facility Management

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

The programme offers extensive hands-on training in advanced bioscience research techniques and on-site induction to the operation and management of core research facilities. The programme prepares students for a broad range of professions that require experimental biological/biomedical research skills and particularly for the roles of specialist research staff (e.g. equipment specialists, data analysis specialists) and managers of core research facilities. Researchers with highly specialised analytical and practical skills are at a premium within the research sector.

Typically working in core facilities and research roles, these research technical professionals underpin a wide range of academic and industry research and can progress into significant leadership roles. The programme will provide graduates and staff interested in this career option access to focussed education and training. Within the framework of the programme students will be embedded in world-class coreresearch facilitiesand undertake hands-on training in advanced techniques under the expert guidance of equipment/methodology specialists.

This training will be supplemented with lectures and workshops focused on the applications of research techniques and the practical aspects of managing research facilities. Students will be able to access a bespoke experience closely aligned with their career aspirations in research or core facility roles. This is the first programme of its type in the UK.

This programme is designed for graduates and current research/technical staff interested in:

Key highlights

  • Extensive hands-on training in advanced bioscience research techniques
  • Embedded in core research facilities under specialist guidance
  • On-site induction to operating and managing core research facilities
  • Lectures and workshops on research techniques and facility management
  • First programme of its type in the UK

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies

    The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.

    Up to £5,000
  • Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary

    The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hodgson Law Scholarship

  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates

    If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.

    Up to £7,000
  • Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships

    Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.

    Up to £1,000
  • Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries

    Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.

  • MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships

    Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% tuition fee discounts are available.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies

    The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.

  • MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM

    Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.

    Up to £12,500
  • Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies

    Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.

    Up to £4,000
  • Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations

    The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes

  • University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Core research facility manager
  • Research equipment specialist
  • Research data analysis specialist
  • Research technical professional
  • Research technician

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £14,000 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000

Admission

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