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MRes Biological and Biomedical Sciences

University of Liverpool

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Professional Masters

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MRes in Biological and Biomedical Sciences will enable you to develop an advanced knowledge of biological and biomedical sciences and their application to biological research and translational medicine. The programme will allow you the opportunity to specialise in distinct basic and applied research pathways. Such a course often serves as a major step towards PhD studies or a career in research-related roles in academia or industry.IntroductionIf you’re looking to move into a career in science, whether in academia, industry or biomedicine research, this MRes will enable you to develop advanced knowledge, skills and understanding in biological and biomedical sciences.The programme is divided into 7 pathways (Bio-Imaging Cancer Biology and Therapy Cell and Tissue Signalling Bioinformatics and AI Pharmacology and Toxicology Plant Biology Structural Biology) and you will be able to choose a pathway and corresponding project that matches your individual research interests.A year-long research project based in Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology forms the central part of the course. Selecting the right project is a key decision and we’ll help you choose a topic relevant to your interests and career plans. For ideas about the focus of your research project, please see our MRes Biological and Biomedical Sciences research projects page.Complementing the research project are taught modules. These provide key underpinning knowledge of the research methods and technologies that drive contemporary research in biological and biomedical sciences.What you'll learnContemporary methods, processes and technologies underpinning biological and biomedical science research and evidence-based practiceEffective communication with professional and lay audiencesMajor issues and challenges in biological and biomedical sciencesEnhanced problem-solving and critical thinking skillsInformation retrieval and referencing skillsStatistical inference techniques for hypothesis testing in biological and biomedical science researchHow to plan and conduct a major piece of original, independent researchHow to collect, interpret and analyse data and present your findings

Tuition fees

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£ 31,250per year

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University information

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University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    25th out of 83

    27th out of 91 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 216
    152 70%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    12th

    25

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    79th

    37

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    150 69%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    39th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    57th

    8

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