Course Description
This programme provides ideal training for students who wish to move onto a PhD programme, or for students who simply wish to undertake a significant research project without any longer-term objective. The focus of this Master’s by Research is on a research project in the student’s chosen discipline.
MRes Applied Sciences students take two taught modules at the start of the programme before moving to the research component. You will choose your main discipline before joining the course, and this might include one of the following:
- Cancer biology
- Cardiovascular disease
- Computer modelling
- Immunology
- Software development
- Sports sociology
You will also join a research team in the appropriate department.
Assessment is entirely through coursework. This culminates in the dissertation, which is assessed through your production of two publishable scientific articles. Our aim will be to develop these to publication if suitable – which would be an excellent start to your research career.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally possess an upper second class honours degree in any relevant discipline with additional emphasis placed upon the student’s preparedness for study and performance at interview which will inform the selection process. A lower second class degree may be mitigated by substantial relevant work experience.
Decisions concerning the allocation of credit, either for admission or advanced standing, will be the responsibility of a Credit Allocation Panel. Credit value will be given for appropriate certificated or experiential learning completed within the previous five years and through which an applicant can demonstrate prior achievement of learning outcomes related to one or more programme modules. A student seeking advanced standing must apply before enrolment.
Each student will be interviewed as required in all Chester Research Degrees and the Interview record form will be completed and submitted to Postgraduate Research Admissions with the completed application.
Fees
https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-finance/current-postgraduate-fees
Module Details
Our taught modules cover research methods appropriate to your chosen area of study and, if appropriate, practical skills. During these modules you will develop the research proposal with your supervisor, to ensure an early start on the research work itself.
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