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MRes - Master of Research
University Park Campus
Full Time
Oct 2026
1 Year
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:GeneticsPopulation GeneticsMedical GeneticsBioinformaticsMolecular GeneticsComparative GenomicsHuman Molecular GeneticsMolecular EvolutionEvolutionary 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. PhD programmes allow you to research a topic that interests them over the span of 3-4 years. You will be required to submit a thesis on your work at the end of your research period and take part in a viva voce examination. This is a fantastic opportunity to research an area that is unique to your interests, and help that field grow.Masters by Research (MRes) programmes allow you to undertake a substantial amount of independent research while gaining 20 credits of transferable skills training over the span of 12 months. The programmes are flexible in nature and allow you to take some additional accredited taught credits, in consultation with your supervisor.
