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Qualification
MRes - Master of Research
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Location
Sutton Bonington Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
JAN
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
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
Tuition fees
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£ 26,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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