Science and Health MRes 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Portsmouth |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

16,200 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This postgraduate Master's in Research (MRes) course's aim is to provide two key ingredients for early-career researchers – transferable research skills and expertise in your chosen subject. You'll undertake an original project with experienced supervisors, and join the day-to-day life of a research group. You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective researcher, and prepare a publication-quality manuscript, grant application and conference presentation. You can start this course in October or February (full time only in February). You'll graduate from the MRes Science degree course with strong research and transferable skills for doctoral study or STEM posts in industry and business.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This postgraduate Master's in Research (MRes) course's aim is to provide two key ingredients for early-career researchers – transferable research skills and expertise in your chosen subject. You'll undertake an original project with experienced supervisors, and join the day-to-day life of a research group. You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective researcher, and prepare a publication-quality manuscript, grant application and conference presentation. You can start this course in October or February (full time only in February). You'll graduate from the MRes Science degree course with strong research and transferable skills for doctoral study or STEM posts in industry and business.

Admission Requirements

176+
91+
6.5+
61+
A 2:1 or first class honours degree in a relevant subject. If, instead, you have two or more years experience in a STEM job already, you are also eligible to apply. Please check the course details online for information about subject specialisms that can be supported. After considering the projects listed in the Research projects section, please contact the named supervisor in the first instance to discuss an MRes research project with them. You will be asked to write a short research proposal upon receipt of your application. Applicants will be subject to interview.

1 Year
Jan
Sep

Domestic
8,100 GBP
International
16,200 GBP

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