Advanced Biological Sciences MRes

UK

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What will I learn?

Course overview

Immerse yourself in biological science research on a course that introduces you to contemporary research methods, advanced statistical techniques and specialist subject knowledge. You’ll be supported in undertaking an extended research project in preparation for potential PhD study and a career as a research scientist.

INTRODUCTION

If 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 sciences.

A year-long research project, under the supervision of an expert tutor, 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 Advanced Biological 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 sciences.

A range of optional modules provide the opportunity to undertake further tailored research training, receive a grounding in essential statistical techniques and study specialist areas of biological science in-depth. Whichever pathway you choose, you’ll discover contemporary debates, controversies, concepts, challenges and innovations that are relevant to your research project. The title of your degree award will reflect your chosen route.

An important component of the programme is the opportunity for non-native English speakers to take a specially designed module in communication skills. This module, delivered by our English Language Centre, is designed to improve your English in a scientific context.

Please note, this programme is also suitable for intercalating medical students.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Contemporary methods, processes and technologies underpinning biological science research and evidence-based practice

Effective communication with professional and lay audiences

Major issues and challenges in biological sciences

Enhanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Information retrieval and referencing skills

Statistical inference techniques for hypothesis testing in biological science research

How to plan and conduct a major piece of original, independent research

How to collect, interpret and analyse data and present your findings

Tailored advanced skills training, enhancing your expertise and proficiency in areas determined by your individual needs

Supporting knowledge in specialist areas of biological science that are relevant to your research project

Which department am I in?

University of Liverpool

Study options

Full Time (12 months)

Tuition fees
£21,850.00 (23,05,582) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

12 July 2024

Start date

23 September 2024

Venue

University of Liverpool

The Foundation Building,

765 Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, England

Entry requirements

For international students

You will normally need a 2:1 honours degree or above, or equivalent, in a relevant Biological Sciences subject. Applicants with a high 2:2 honours degree, at 55% or above, will be considered on an individual basis. IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL iBT: 88-89 with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

This university accepts pathways courses from
  • Kaplan International College (KIC) London
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About University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is the original redbrick university, a world leader with 8,000 international students from over 130 countries.

  • Founding member of the prestigious Russell Group
  • Achieved Gold in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023
  • 91 percent of research rated world leading/int’lly excellent
  • Located in one of the UK’s most iconic and friendly cities