MRes Biosciences
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
You can conduct your research project in either the Department of Life Sciences or the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, both of which have been judged world leading in areas such as zoology, grassland science, biochemistry, animal science, marine biology, microbiology, plant biology and ecology. We have excellent research facilities including aquariums (marine, freshwater, tropical), a bioinformatics hub, ion-torrent sequencers, and extensive glass house facilities. We operate several farms and own significant tracts of natural woodland, while our coastal location close to several nature reserves and national parks offers unique opportunities for a broad range of bioscience research.
You'll have the opportunity to work within research teams with your supervisor, research staff and other postgraduate students. This course is suitable for students who are not yet ready or do not wish to begin a PhD, but who would like to develop their research skills. It is also suitable for students who would like to combine research with taught elements of a postgraduate course.
Key highlights
- Research project hosted in either of two world-leading research departments
- Specialisms include zoology, marine biology, microbiology, plant biology and ecology
- Facilities include marine, freshwater and tropical aquariums and a bioinformatics hub
- Access to ion-torrent sequencers, glasshouses, farms and natural woodland
- Coastal location near nature reserves and national parks supports fieldwork
- Work within research teams alongside supervisors, staff and postgraduates
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Research assistant
- Laboratory technician
- Ecologist
- Microbiologist
- Bioinformatician
- PhD researcher
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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