Have you enjoyed undertaking research during your degree? Do you think about a doctoral (PhD) study or a career in a STEM business, industry or academia? If so, our postgraduate Master's in Research (MRes) course will be a great start for you.
It aims to provide two key ingredients for early-career researchers – transferable research skills and expertise in your chosen subject. You'll undertake an original project with experienced supervisors and join the day-to-day life of a research group.
You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective researcher and prepare a publication-quality manuscript, grant application and conference presentation.
You can start this course in October or February (full-time only in February).
When you graduate, you'll do so with one of the following degrees, depending on what you choose to focus on:
- MRes Science (Pharmacy Practice)
- MRes Science (Molecular Mechanism of Disease)
- MRes Science (Neurosciences)
- MRes Science (Drug Delivery)
- MRes Science (Physical Geography)
- MRes Science (Environmental Management)
- MRes Science (Human Geography)
- MRes Science (Biological Sciences)
- MRes Science (Marine Sciences)
- MRes Science (Biochemistry)
- MRes Science (Microbiology)
- MRes Science (Extreme Environments)
- MRes Science (Organisational and Occupational Performance)
- MRes Science (Human Performance)
- MRes Science (Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation)
- MRes Science (Psychology)
- MRes Science (Global Health)
- MRes Science (Health and Social Care)
- MRes Science (Oral and Dental Health Sciences)
- MRes Science (Palaeontology)
- MRes Science (Geoscience)
- MRes Science (Applied Geoscience)
- MRes Science (Environmental Science)
- MRES Science (Ophthalmology and Vision Science)
- MRes Science
What you'll experience
In this course, you'll
- Learn research preparation skills such as personal effectiveness, research management, professional skills, networking, research organisation, science communication and impact.
- Complete an extended scientific laboratory- or fieldwork-based research project.
- Be supported by enthusiastic and qualified staff who will help you develop advanced research skills.
- Use our specialist laboratories, equipment and instruments.
- Graduate with the skills and abilities needed for a career as a professional researcher.
Research projects
- Psychology
- Sport, Health and Exercise Science
- Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
- Health and Care Professions
- Biological Sciences
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Geography
- Dental Academy