Biosciences (Taught)

MRes Biosciences at Aberystwyth University makes an ideal stepping-stone for those considering PhD or company-based research and provides an opportunity for you to explore your interest in the biosciences in depth while showing a commitment to a research-focused career. Our course is flexible, allowing you to explore and specialise in an area of biology that fascinates you with the personalised support of a supervisor. The breadth of research and expertise in the life sciences at Aberystwyth means that you can undertake research in any one of the many areas of specialisation including, zoology, plant breeding, microbiology, bioinformatics, animal or equine science, marine biology and ecology.

• You can conduct your research project in either the Department of Life Sciences or the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, both of which have been judged world leading in areas such as zoology, grassland science, biochemistry, animal science, marine biology, microbiology, plant biology and ecology.

• We have excellent research facilities including aquariums (marine, freshwater, tropical), a bioinformatics hub, ion-torrent sequencers, and extensive glass house facilities.

• We operate several farms and own significant tracts of natural woodland, while our coastal location close to several nature reserves and national parks offers unique opportunities for a broad range of bioscience research.

• You'll have the opportunity to work within research teams with your supervisor, research staff and other postgraduate students.

• This course is suitable for students who are not yet ready or do not wish to begin a PhD, but who would like to develop their research skills. It is also suitable for students who would like to combine research with taught elements of a postgraduate course.