Biosciences, MRes Program By Swansea University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

23,400 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MRes in Biosciences gives you expert research training embedded in our world-class research groups embedded within one or more of Swansea's research themes in Biosciences. You will benefit from Swansea's specialist facilities on the way to achieving a research qualification of genuine distinction.

Swansea's specialist facilities include: 

  • a custom-designed £12.5 million coastal research vessel
  • the unique Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research
  • advanced computing facilities with high-end graphics workstations
  • bespoke behaviour and ecology laboratory facilities
  • dedicated molecular ecology and endocrinology facilities and laboratories

The first term consists of two compulsory modules providing core science skills, knowledge of research methods and scientific reviewing, and one module chosen from a range on offer from the College of Science. The second and third terms are occupied by the research project.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MRes in Biosciences gives you expert research training embedded in our world-class research groups embedded within one or more of Swansea's research themes in Biosciences. You will benefit from Swansea's specialist facilities on the way to achieving a research qualification of genuine distinction.

Swansea's specialist facilities include: 

  • a custom-designed £12.5 million coastal research vessel
  • the unique Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research
  • advanced computing facilities with high-end graphics workstations
  • bespoke behaviour and ecology laboratory facilities
  • dedicated molecular ecology and endocrinology facilities and laboratories

The first term consists of two compulsory modules providing core science skills, knowledge of research methods and scientific reviewing, and one module chosen from a range on offer from the College of Science. The second and third terms are occupied by the research project.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
3.3+
Applicants for the MRes Biosciences must normally hold an undergraduate degree at first or upper second class honours degree level in Bioscience or a related subject (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).
15 Jan 2025
1 Year
Apr
Oct
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

4,786 GBP
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International Students

23,400 GBP
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