University of Portsmouth - MRes Science and Health

University of Portsmouth

MRes Science and Health

Have you enjoyed undertaking research during your degree? Are you thinking about 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.

Its aim is 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

Entry Requirements

  • A 2:1 or first class honours degree in a relevant subject. If, instead, you have two or more years experience in a STEM job already, you are also eligible to apply. Please check the course details online for information about subject specialisms that can be supported.
  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Career Prospects

You'll graduate from the MRes Science degree course with strong research and transferable skills for doctoral study or STEM posts in industry and business.

Career opportunities include:

  • PhD study
  • Research assistant
  • Laboratory management
  • Science communication
  • Specialist STEM research
  • Wider R&D sector jobs

We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment after your course, including through industrial contact, careers events, recruitment fairs and expert sector-specific advice.

Course Details

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.

You need to study modules worth a total of 180 credits. On this course, you'll study two modules, one worth 120 credits (4 assignments) and the other worth 60 credits (2 assignments).

Course Modules

Research Preparation module – 60 credits
Research Project module – 120 credits

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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