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Biosciences Mres

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University of Sheffield

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course description

Our Biosciences MRes at Sheffield is aimed at those with a strong motivation to pursue a career in research. The course provides you with opportunities to pursue in-depth research and further develop your scientific skills within a world leading, research-focused School of Biosciences. You’ll be embedded within a lab with academics from one of our Research Clusters:


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Ecology and Evolutionary Biology


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Development, Regeneration and Neurophysiology


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Molecular Biology: Biochemistry to Disease


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Molecular and Cellular Biology


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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soils.

Our research spans the full breadth of biology from cells and genes, to human biology to biodiversity and climate change.

Our world-class research will underpin your training whether you are interested in biotechnology, plant biology, photosynthesis, sustainable agriculture, stem cell biology, disease (cancer, ageing, covid), antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance, cell, human, molecular, population and evolutionary genetics, microbiology, conservation biology, biodiversity, or sustainability.

You can investigate research opportunities by looking at our research foci and teams in our five different research clusters. Please note that not all supervisors/research labs are available each year; also note that emeritus professors/staff are not available to supervise projects. You may contact the school for further details.

Application deadline

06 September 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    24th out of 94 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    156 69%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    45th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    27th

    14

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