| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-16 | 2023-06-12 |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-10-13 |
Program Overview
Overview
The MRes will provide comprehensive training in laboratory and research skills, to ensure you are prepared to work independently during your research projects and thereafter.
The course draws on expertise across the University and offers a balance of theoretical and practical studies with two research projects in key thematic areas of research which align with the University’s research strategy. You will have the option to study for a broad Biological Sciences MRes or choose to specialise in a specific research theme, which may include (but not limited to) Microbiology, (Neuro)Pharmacology, Cell and Molecular Biology and Food Science.
Graduate opportunities
The course will provide you with research skills to a level appropriate to undertake a PhD or pursue a career in research in the public or private sector. Options exist to diversify the current graduate skill set in quantitative research and by training in qualitative research methods. The MRes can be studied independently, or as part of a 1 + 3 structure leading to the award of a PhD.
A range of diverse career pathways include:
* Academic research careers, including PhD study and postdoctoral research leading towards principal Investigator status
* Further or higher education lecturing
* Industrial research in the pharmacological or biotechnology sectors
* Medical science writing and systematic reviewing
Program Outline
What you
will study
Modules: Nature of Research Enquiry; Critical Review of Research; Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods; Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods; Quantitative Data Analysis; Applied Skills in Qualitative Research Methods; Research Design and Research Project Management; Research Project 1; Research Project 2.
Download the Programme Specification
for a detailed breakdown of its structure, what you will learn and other useful information.
Details of the University’s terms and conditions are available here.
Assessment methods
The generic research skills modules are assessed by coursework, not examinations, reflecting the application of the student's knowledge. The practical laboratory work is assessed by preparing a research report, poster and viva voce examination – all skills required for students going on to higher-level study.
Teaching methods
The learning and teaching methods we use ensure that our course is both vocationally relevant and academically challenging. Our approach is student-centred, practical, participative and relevant to the needs of employers.
We've moved away from the traditional teacher-centric learning to a more independent learning approach, where you are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills.
Work placements
In some years, we may be able to offer our students the option of working in industry on a defined research question.
All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
Minimum academic requirement
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in a biological science.
English language requirement
IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.0.
Please note: if you are from a majority
English speaking country
, you may not be required to provide further proof of your English Language proficiency. Full details of the English language tests we acceptare available on this page.
Additional Information
Other academic and vocational qualifications
Each application to GCU is considered on an individual basis. If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's
Recognition of Prior Learning
scheme.
