Genetics and Genomics MRes

Research overview

Your research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.

Our Genetics and Genomics grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:

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• Genetics
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• Population Genetics
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• Medical Genetics
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• Bioinformatics
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• Molecular Genetics
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• Comparative Genomics
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• Human Molecular Genetics
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• Molecular Evolution
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• Evolutionary Genetics

Our supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of our supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you.

Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, our supervisors can provide projects in many areas of current interest in genetics and genomics, ranging from fundamental questions in cell biology to variation and disease in humans. Some of the fields our supervisors are already researching include:

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• Congenital heart disease - leading to a greater understanding of the mutations that cause it
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• Investigations into the causes and treatment of dementia
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• Laboratory manipulation of spider silks in a search for new materials for specialist applications
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• New methods of CRISPR genome editing
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• Our DNA sequencing and analysis expertise has contributed to the understanding of the COVID-19 outbreak

You can find our about our specific research in the course content section.

Careers

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

Undergraduate degree of at least 2:1 or equivalent. Applicants currently studying Masters in the UK will be accepted with a minimum average of 60% (Merit) in taught elements, if they have a 2:1 or equivalent at undergraduate level.