What will I learn?

The Biosciences MRes offers a broad range of specialised subject area disciplines within biological sciences, including cellular and molecular biology ageing and age-related disease immunology biotechnology stem cells and tissue engineering and microbiology. This course is specifically designed for those with an undergraduate biosciences degree who aspire to pursue an exciting and rewarding career as a scientific researcher. The course programme provides an ideal blend of theoretical knowledge and practical, skills-based laboratory work. As a student, you will engage in advanced coursework which delves into the fundamental principles, recent advancements, and emerging trends in your chosen field of specialisation. In the laboratory setting, you will develop a solid foundation in research methodologies, critical thinking, and data analysis, enabling you to design and execute robust experiments and effectively evaluate scientific literature.

Which department am I in?

School of Biosciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£24,800.00 (27,02,114) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Aston University

Aston Street,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK upper second-class (2:1) honours degree or recognised international equivalent from a recognised university in a biological, biomedical or biochemistry-based subject, or a related field.

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