Hi, I work for a University and we're thinking of running a Masters in Science Communication. The programme would provide you with a theoretical awareness of science in society, public engagement with SET, science educationissues and the relationship between science and the media and the practicalskills in the effective communication of science in these arenas.

Is this something you'd be interested in studying? And would you prefer the MSc to be called Science Communication or Science and Public Engagement?

Would love to know what you think!
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Why don't you just ask them whether the funded places will still be up for grabs in June? Good luck.

I'm doing some market research regarding online distance learning MScs in Biocuration or Chronobiology, and I'm wondering if these are areas that people might be interested in studying. Both MScs would be aimed at graduates with biology or medicine backgrounds.

Chronobiology examines periodic phenomena in living organisms and their adaptation to solar and lunar related rhythms. This MSc would most likely be a stepping stone to a PhD or research post. Biocuration is an emerging discipline in which scientists extract information from databases and literature to help other scientists. This could lead to a job in the pharma or nutriceuticals field, or to a post in biological publishing.

I'd be really interested to know if these sound interesting to anyone. Thanks.