MRes in Biosciences

As a research student, you will work under a supervisor who will assist you in your research and thesis design. For MRes, it is usually a one-year programme that includes both taught modules and a research project. You will also have regular meetings with your supervisor and annual review of your research progress. Current research areas of interest within the School include development of climate resilient crops, exploration of underutilised crops to enhance food and nutritional security, reduction of food waste and much more.Why choose this programmeBioscience is an internationally important and rapidly advancing field offering promising careers for well qualified graduates to significantly impact society. Research in the School of Biosciences addresses key global challenges increasingly focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). With help from the graduate school, postgraduate students in the School of Biosciences are provided with different training courses. These courses will allow you to develop a range of transferable skills in oral and written communication, career management, networking, team working, research methodology and management, information technology, teaching and learning.The School has excellent links with the UK School providing close contact with world class researchers from both campuses. UNM’s training closely follows our academics research topics meaning that your learning will be up to date, relevant and applicable to the global issues of today. Most of our academic staff are research active with well-connected national and international research collaborations. We constantly strive to incorporate the latest state of the art technologies into our research.Course contentAs a research student, you will work under a supervisor who will assist you in your research and thesis design.Our current research themes include:Sustainable agricultureFood and nutrition securityModern therapeutic for healthCareersThe broad scientific training offered by the School’s postgraduate research programmes leads to a range of career options for many graduates. As a world class educational facility, students will learn valuable transferrable skills to take into industry or further education.Careers and job titles include; scientific officers and managers, product development executives, academic teachers, agricultural and environmental consultants, food and nutrition advisers and scientific writers. Other career prospects include positions within industry, for instance as a forensic biologist or in pharmaceutical development, business management, food manufacturing or maybe as a successful bio-entrepreneurs.Job prospectsGraduates are highly sought after by both local and multinational employers. The skills and knowledge gained from the training with us can be applied in various industries ranging from the food and beverages, agricultural and plantation, healthcare products and services, biotechnology, chemical, clean energy and wastewater, bioproduction and manufacturing, and many other industries. Many have also worked as researchers and academicians in either at the public or private higher learning institutions.

An upper second-class honours degree (2:1) (or international equivalent) in agricultural, biological, or other relevant science disciplines. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.Applicants must hold a degree from a recognised university. We welcome students from all academic backgrounds and consider a wide range of qualifications. For certain programmes, prior qualifications must be in related fields. As part of the admissions process, applicants may be invited to attend an interview if further evaluation is deemed necessary.IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)