Biosciences MRes

You can study a PhD in Biosciences as a stand-alone degree or in any of our research themes:

• Soil and environment
• Microbiology
• Plant and crop
• Animal and livestock
• Food and drink
• Nutrition and health
• Fundamental biology
• Advanced technologies
• Sustainable agriculture

Our unique structure encourages researchers to work across different themes. This enables multi-disciplinary approaches to bioscience research. It also aids collaborations with partners all over the world.

Explore our research themes

You can study a MRes qualification. You can do this as a stand-alone degree in Biosciences or in one of the following areas:

• Agricultural Systems Management
• Environmental Sciences
• Animal Sciences
• Food Sciences
• Microbiology

The School of Biosciences research website contains more information on our research areas. You will also find academic contact details and research interests. You should identify a supervisor to work with and contact them before making a formal application.

Study as a stand-alone degree or with a pathway in any of our research themes.

Research overview

The MRes in Biosciences can be taken in any of our research themes. We are home to multi-disciplinary teams of agricultural, environmental, plant, animal, food and nutrition scientists.

You can study for an MRes in Biosciences as a stand-alone degree or in the following areas: Agricultural Systems Management and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences and Microbiology

MRes with taught element

We also offer subject-specific MRes degrees with a taught element:

• Brewing Science
• Food Science and Engineering
• Industrial Physical Biochemistry
• Sensory Science

Some of the programmes offer the opportunity to study at the University's Malaysia Campus.

Research areas

Research in the school is grouped into nine themes:

• Soil and environment
• Microbiology
• Plant and crop
• Animal and livestock
• Food and drink
• Nutrition and health
• Fundamental biology
• Advanced technologies
• Sustainable agriculture