Biosciences (MRes)

Overview

The MRes helps to improve your research skills and may enable you to undertake a research project in the laboratory of an internationally-renowned scientist. The Master of Research (MRes) in Biosciences is a one-year programme designed to provide a valuable postgraduate qualification that enables individuals who wish to improve their research skills to undertake a research project in the laboratory of an internationally-renowned scientist. The programme would be ideal for someone thinking of undertaking a PhD but wishing to learn more about research. It also offers the award of a postgraduate certificate thus maximising accessibility to individuals working in industry or higher education, both at home or abroad.

Course structure

The programme’s overall aims are to provide postgraduates and individuals from industry, from both home and overseas, with the opportunity to undertake research training at two distinct academic levels. This will enable the acquisition of essential skills, techniques and experience necessary to become a more competent, employable researcher. Career prospects in this field are generally excellent, with graduating students mainly following paths either into research or industry. If you are interested in working in industry, many of our graduating MRes students achieve excellent employment opportunities within organisations in roles such as laboratory technicians, teachers, consultants, nature conservationists and research technicians. Approximately 55 – 65% of our MRes students go on to do a PhD. In terms of research, we have many areas that require PhD students, and the MRes will provide you with an excellent platform if this is your chosen career path.

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