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MRes Biosciences

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    MRes 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time

Course Description

he MRes in Biosciences gives you expert research training embedded in our world-class research groups embedded within one or more of our research themes in Biosciences. You will benefit from our specialist facilities on the way to achieving a research qualification of genuine distinction.

Our specialist facilities include:

  • a custom-designed £12.5 million coastal research vessel
  • the unique Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research
  • advanced computing facilities with high-end graphics workstations
  • bespoke behaviour and ecology laboratory facilities
  • dedicated molecular ecology and endocrinology facilities and laboratories

The first term consists of two compulsory modules providing core science skills, knowledge of research methods and scientific reviewing, and one module chosen from a range on offer within Science. The second and third terms are occupied by the research project.

Why Biosciences at Swansea?

  • Top 200 in the World (QS World Rankings 2023)
  • UK Top 3 for Course Satisfaction (The Guardian University Guide 2022)
  • UK Top 10 for Research Quality (The Complete University Guide 2023)
  • 90% of our research outputs have been recognised as world leading and internationally excellent – Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
  • 100% of the environment was rated as world leading and internationally excellent – Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

Entry Requirements

MRES: Applicants for the MRes Biosciences must normally hold an undergraduate degree at first or upper second class honours degree level in Bioscience or a related subject (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).

As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.

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