This Pre Masters is for international students who want to study a Master's degree in Life Sciences at Aston University, but do not have the academic or English qualifications for direct admission. It is available for selected Master's level programmes at Aston University.
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Location
Birmingham
United Kingdom
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Progression
Aston University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 25th
Satisfaction: 78%
World: 500th
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep
2 Semesters
Next start date: 22 Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £19,030
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Visa Considerations
Integrated Visa
Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
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Course Provider
ONCAMPUS Aston University
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed progression to an master's degree at Aston University. Perfect for students who only have a 3rd class degree, but want to study a master's in the UK.
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A Level 6 programme, so you don't need a UKVI approved English test and have more generous working rights.
- Aston University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
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A triple accredited Business School (AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS), which means Aston is in the top 1% of all business schools in the world.
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Live and study in the UK’s second largest city after London, with excellent museums, art galleries, cultural and sporting venues as well as nightlife and shopping. Birmingham is also home to the largest financial district outside London.
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University Of The Year 2020 (The Guardian).
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About This Course
This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Life Sciences at Aston University.
It is specially designed for students who do not have the academic qualifications normally required for admission to a master's programme at the university. It is also suitable for students who meet the academic requirements but need to improve their English skills before starting a master's.
During the course, you will study in a supportive learning environment alongside other international students. You will have the opportunity to deepen your subject knowledge, develop your study & research skills and improve your academic English to a high level.
On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to selected master's degrees in Life Sciences at Aston University.
Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.
Note: Students studying this course may1 benefit from a single study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress from the Pre Masters.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Successful completion of a bachelor's degree, equivalent to a UK Degree (3rd Class, GPA 50%/1.9).
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English
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IELTS 5.5 (5.5 each skill); Pearson PTE 51 (46 each skill); TOEFL 73 (Speaking: 19, Reading & Writing: 17, Listening 16); IGCSE English 1st Language (C) / 2nd Language (B); IB English (SL4/HL3); HKDSE 3; India HSC XII 75%; WAEC (C/6). Other qualifications may be accepted.
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*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study
an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options
are available:
English (1 Semester) + Pre-Master's (2 Semesters) Starting Sep: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Start Dates And Progression
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2025 |
Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Jan 2026 |
Aug 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following postgraduate programmes at Aston University.
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MSc Cognitive & Affective Neuroscience
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MSc Drug Delivery
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MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
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MSc Pharmacokinetics
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MSc Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
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