Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: MRes 1 Year Full-time, Part-time route available
Marine biology is a broad and dynamic subject, reflecting the diversity of marine ecosystems and the fantastic array of life they contain. Biological marine processes exert massive influences on the Earth's climate and biogeochemical cycling. Closely linked with the diverse research pursuits of scientists at the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and University, this programme allows you to develop research skills in a marine context that are widely applicable.
Key features
Places are limited and in great demand. To ensure you have a good chance of securing a place, speak to us and apply as early as possible.
Typically a first-class honours degree or equivalent in a biological subject, or a 2:1 honours degree with a 1st class grade or equivalent in a research project or dissertation. Applications considered from well-qualified graduates in other disciplines with relevant experience or interests –contact us for advice.
Applicants should include in their personal statement a paragraph describing a research project they have been involved with, what the findings of that study were and what the wider relevance of these findings is. Applicants are advised to apply early as the course has limited capacity.
International students
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. If you have overseas qualifications you can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through Ecctis, who provide an advisory service.
English language requirements
IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent.
For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualification and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.
From scholarships and loans, to grants from charitable trusts, you can fund your postgraduate study at Plymouth in a number of ways.
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