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Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology MScRes

Bangor University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Bangor University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

About This Course

The MSc by Research in Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology is a one-year full-time programme that differs from a taught Masters programme by placing more emphasis on research, and by being examined much more like a PhD, by viva voce (oral) examination, rather than by grading of coursework and dissertation. This degree will equip you with confidence and competence in the latest research skills (including generic skills such as literature searching, legal and ethical aspects, project planning, grant proposal writing, and statistical manipulation of data) and allow you to apply for further research training (PhD) programmes, or to directly apply for research positions in universities or research institutes.

The first three months will be spent refining your project proposal and conducting a thorough Literature review. You will also present your proposal to the rest of the cohort and supervisors. Feedback obtained will enable you to improve the final project and thesis. You will also be expected to take advantage of the training programme provided by the College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering Graduate School and the University Doctoral School in both subject-specific and generic postgraduate-level skills.

The examples of subjects of potential projects include (but are not limited to):-discovery of novel enzymes of industrial relevance from extremophilic microorganisms and their communities;

cultivation of extremophilic (e.g. hyperacidophilic) archaea;
microbiology of petroleum degradation in marine environments: cultivation and OMICS studies);
applications of marine oil-degrading bacteria (enzymes, surfactants, biopolymers, osmolytes);
culture-independent (metagenomic) analysis of taxonomic composition and functional potential of microbial communities;
investigation of the role of marine microorganisms and their enzymes in the fate of synthetic polyester plastics
application of metabolomics technologies to enzyme discovery (general principles, sample preparation, targeted and discovery mode LC-MS analysis of complex metabolite mixtures and data analysis (bioinformatics);

Students will also benefit from our extensive local, national and international links with state and private sector organisations.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,000per year

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

University information

Bangor University

Bangor University

  • University League Table

    52nd

  • Campus address

    Bangor University, Bangor (Wales), LL57 2DG, Wales

With more than 10,000 students from across the world, Bangor University offers a diverse and friendly environment.
Bangor University offers postgraduate scholarships, studentships, and bursaries for international students.
The uni's International Student Support Office offers free guidance on any concerns from student life, visa, or family to accommodation and general wellbeing.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    45th out of 97 31

    42nd out of 73 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    127 56%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    57.0 57%

    84th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.85 77%

    64th

    7
  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    116 55%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.95 79%

    42nd

    9

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