Program Overview

Introduction to the Biological and Biomedical Sciences MRes

The MRes in Biological and Biomedical Sciences is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and research training in biological and biomedical sciences. This program is suitable for students who wish to pursue a career in research or further study, such as a PhD.

Program Structure

The program is divided into two semesters, with a combination of compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory modules include:

• MRES Advanced Biological and Biomedical Sciences Project 1 (BIOS777)
• Techniques in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Research (BIOS775)
• Global Perspectives (BIOS776)
• MRES Advanced Biological and Biomedical Sciences Project 2 (BIOS778)

Optional modules include:

• INFORMATICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES (LIFE721)
• PHARMACEUTICAL TOXICOLOGY (LIFE765)
• BIOLOGICAL DATA SKILLS (LIFE707)
• CELLULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL IMAGING (LIFE749)
• CODING FOR LIFE SCIENCES (LIFE733)
• COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY (LIFE752)
• PROTEOMICS METABOLOMICS AND DATA ANALYSIS (LIFE754)
• FRONTIERS IN CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT (LIFE724)
• EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY (LIFE764)
• ADVANCED GENOMIC ANALYSIS (LIFE750)
• SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (LIFE756)

Program Details

The MRes in Biological and Biomedical Sciences provides students with high-level research training within the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Medicine (ISMIB). The program aims to develop research knowledge, skills, and attributes, including confidence and expertise, to contribute to the pursuit of further study or undertake roles in academia, the health sector, industry, education, or other service sectors.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Bio-Imaging
• Cancer Biology and Therapy
• Cell and Tissue Signalling
• Bioinformatics and AI
• Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Plant Biology
• Structural Biology

Career Opportunities

The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for a career in research or further study. Career opportunities include:

• Research roles in academia or industry
• Careers in the health sector, education, or other service sectors
• Further study, such as a PhD

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are:

• UK fees: Ł5,238 (full-time), Ł2,619 (part-time)
• International fees: Ł32,200 (full-time), Ł16,100 (part-time)

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program are:

• A 2:2 honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students, including:

• Graduate Loyalty Scholarship
• The Salters' Fellowship
• Bracken Scholarship
• John Lennon Memorial Scholarship

Additional Costs

There may be additional costs associated with the program, such as research support costs for laboratory-based projects. Students will be informed of these costs in their offer letter.