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    MRes 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

Have you enjoyed undertaking research during your degree? Are you thinking about doctoral (PhD) study or a career in a STEM business, industry or academia? If so, our postgraduate Master’s in Research (MRes) course will be a great start for you.

Its 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.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications or experience

  • A second-class or first class honours degree in a relevant subject. Please check the course details online for information about subject specialisms that can be supported.

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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Fees

For fees and funding options please visit website to find out more

Programme Funding

If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details

Student Destinations

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.

What can you do with a Science degree?

Career opportunities include:

  • PhD study
  • Research assistant
  • Laboratory management
  • Science communication
  • Specialist STEM research
  • Wider R&D sector jobs

Module Details

Core modules

  • Research Preparation module – 60 credits
  • Research Project module – 120 credits

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