Applied Science MRes

Program Overview

Applied Science MRes

Overview

The Applied Science MRes is a postgraduate research program that provides students with the opportunity to develop their research skills and expertise in an extended project in the physical or engineering sciences.

Level

• Postgraduate

UCAS Code

• N/A

Start Date

• October 2025
• October 2026

Duration

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £5,006 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £19,133 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Course Summary

This Master's by Research course provides an ideal opportunity to develop your research skills and expertise in an extended project in the physical or engineering sciences. This will equip you with the professional experience in a laboratory environment and/or in computational modelling necessary for a future career in research.

Why You'll Love It

• Cutting-edge research projects: Our academics are active researchers in their fields and offer projects that are genuinely at the forefront of scientific and engineering research. Many work closely with industry, providing industrially relevant project work.
• Access our state-of-the-art facilities: At Exton Park, we have newly refurbished laboratories, and the newly built design and manufacturing suite filled with accessible equipment.
• Develop the skills to build a research career: From planning and managing your own project from start to finish, learning how to use important development software and research equipment, you will build the skillset necessary to become a professional research and development scientist or engineer.

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Develop a research proposal with your supervisor, to establish the scope of your research along with its aims and objectives.

Modules

• MRes Research Dissertation for Computer Science
• Research Methods
• Virtual Environments
• Algorithmics
• Bio-Inspired Computing
• Robotics
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• Penetration Testing and Active Defence
• Mathematical Modelling
• Research Methods and ICT for Mathematics
• Integral Equations
• Numerical Methods: Convergence & Stability Theory
• Differential Equations and Their Applications
• Partial Differential Equations
• Research Dissertation for Mathematics
• Designing a Research Project in Science and Engineering
• Working as a Researcher in Science and Engineering
• Independent Research Project for Science and Engineering

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr. Simon Hodgson, Senior Lecturer

How You'll Learn

• Self-directed and collaboration with supervisor on the research project
• Written coursework, oral presentations, and examinations, dependent on pathway
• This course is designed around in-person study
• There may be some online learning activities
• Acquisition of core knowledge is achieved through lectures, seminars, workshops, audio-visual presentations, tutorials, and private study, supplemented, where appropriate, with contributions by guest and visiting lecturers.

Where You'll Study

Exton Park, Chester

• The location
  • Exton Park is close to the city centre of Chester, a city like no other and an amazing place to live as a student.
• Modern learning resources and library
  • We have dedicated resources and IT services across campus, as well as our Seaborne Library.
• Fitness facilities
  • Exton Park boasts an impressive choice of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities.
• Student Services
  • Exton Park is home to a number of our central support services.
• Chapel, chaplaincy, and multi-faith spaces
  • The University Chapel offers regular services and a venue to services.
• Accommodation
  • Most of our student accommodation is located either on or near Exton Park.
• Catering
  • We have several catering outlets available onsite, offering a wide selection of hot and cold food to students and visitors.

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £5,006 per year full-time (2025/26)
• International Students: £19,133 per year full-time (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: Laboratory-based/high-cost subject programmes are subject to an additional annual bench fee of £3,000 (pro-rata).
• Bursaries: The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Your Future

• Careers service
  • The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service.
• Related courses
  • Chemistry BSc
  • Physics BSc
  • Chemical Engineering BEng

Entry Requirements

• Home Students
  • Applicants should normally possess an upper second-class honors degree in any relevant discipline.
  • A lower second-class degree may be mitigated by substantial relevant work experience.
• International/EU Students
  • Applicants should normally possess an upper second-class honors degree in any relevant discipline.
  • A lower second-class degree may be mitigated by substantial relevant work experience.
• English Language Requirements
  • For more information on our English Language requirements, please visit International Entry Requirements.