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expert research training in one or more of our research pathways

Key Course Details

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MRes 1 Year Full Time
Location
Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Apr 2021 £ 4,407
Oct 2021 or Apr 2022 £ 4,500
MRes 3 Year Part Time
Location
Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Apr 2021 £ 2,203.50
Oct 2021 or Apr 2022 £ 2,250
MRes 1 Year Full Time
Location
Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Apr 2021 £ 4,407
Oct 2021 or Apr 2022 £ 21,000
MRes 3 Year Part Time
Location
Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Apr 2021 £ 2,203.50
Oct 2021 or Apr 2022 £ 10,500
MRes 1 Year Full Time
Location
Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Apr 2021 £ 20,400
Oct 2021 or Apr 2022 £ 21,000
MRes 3 Year Part Time
Location
Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Apr 2021 £ 10,200
Oct 2021 or Apr 2022 £ 10,500

Course Overview

The MRes in Biosciences gives you expert research training embedded in our world-class research groups embedded within one or more of our research themes in Biosciences. You will benefit from our specialist facilities on the way to achieving a research qualification of genuine distinction.

Our specialist facilities include: 

  • a custom-designed £12.5 million coastal research vessel
  • the unique Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research
  • advanced computing facilities with high-end graphics workstations
  • bespoke behaviour and ecology laboratory facilities
  • dedicated molecular ecology and endocrinology facilities and laboratories

The first term consists of two compulsory modules providing core science skills, knowledge of research methods and scientific reviewing, and one module chosen from a range on offer from the College of Science. The second and third terms are occupied by the research project.

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Entry Requirements

Qualifications

MRES: Applicants for the MRes Biosciences must normally hold an undergraduate degree at first or upper second class honours degree level in Bioscience or a related subject (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). See - Country-specific Information for European Applicants 2019 and Country-specific Information for International Applicants 2019.

English Language

IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent English test.

As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Requirement

Non UK/EU applicants are required to obtain ATAS clearance for this programme of study. Successful applicants are sent ATAS application details by the University PGR Admissions team. Further details on the ATAS scheme can be found at on the government Academic Technology Approval Scheme webpage.

Reference Requirement

As standard, two references are required before we can progress applications to the College/School research programme Admissions Tutor for consideration.

Applications received without two references attached are placed on hold, pending receipt of the outstanding reference(s). Please note that any protracted delay in receiving the outstanding reference(s) may result in the need to defer your application to a later potential start point/entry month, than what you initially listed as your preferred start option.

You may wish to consider contacting your referee(s) to assist in the process of obtaining the outstanding reference(s) or alternatively, hold submission of application until references are sourced. Please note that it is not the responsibility of the University Admissions Office to obtain missing reference(s) after our initial email is sent to your nominated referee(s), requesting a reference(s) on your behalf.

The reference can take the form of a letter on official headed paper, or via the University’s standard reference form. Click this link to download the university reference form.

Alternatively, referees can email a reference from their employment email account, please note that references received via private email accounts, (i.e. Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail) cannot be accepted.

References can be submitted to pgradmissions@swansea.ac.uk.

How you are Supervised

Over the year-long course, you will undertake a series of taught modules before embarking on a major research project under the guidance of expert research staff that will guide and support your development of independent research skills, leading to a dissertation written in the style of a scientific paper.

Welsh Provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study through the medium of Welsh and our dedicated academy for Welsh-medium study, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

  • An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
  • The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
  • The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and every effort will be made to mark your work in its original language.
  • A Welsh-speaking personal tutor.
  • One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.

To see further details about the level of provision delivered in Welsh on this particular degree scheme, please see the Welsh-language course page for further information.

Since 2011, there has been a 113% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our TEF* data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers with regard to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

Tuition Fees

MRes 1 Year Full Time

Start Date UK EU International
October 2020 £ 4,407 £ 4,407 £ 20,400
April 2021 £ 4,407 £ 4,407 £ 20,400
October 2021 £ 4,500 £ 21,000 £ 21,000
April 2022 £ 4,500 £ 21,000 £ 21,000

MRes 3 Year Part Time

Start Date UK EU International
October 2020 £ 2,203.50 £ 2,203.50 £ 10,200
April 2021 £ 2,203.50 £ 2,203.50 £ 10,200
October 2021 £ 2,250 £ 10,500 £ 10,500
April 2022 £ 2,250 £ 10,500 £ 10,500

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

International students and part-time study: It may be possible for some students to study part-time under the Student Visa route. However, this is dependent on factors relating to the course and your individual situation. It may also be possible to study with us if you are already in the UK under a different visa category (e.g. Tier 1 or 2, PBS Dependant, ILR etc.). Please visit the University information on Visas and Immigration for further guidance and support.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

EU Transitional Bursary available for September 2021.

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

Government funding is now available for Welsh, English and EU students starting eligible postgraduate research programmes at Swansea University. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

  • Travel to and from campus
  • Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
  • Purchase of books or texts
  • Gowns for graduation ceremonies

A bench fee of £1000 will be charged. Depending on the project the bench fee will be used for (but is not limited to):

  • Incidental costs incurred in the training of research students
  • Attendance at relevant training courses, where these are relevant to the research being undertaken by the student
  • Provision of non-standard equipment and consumables
  • Provision of journals and books where these are not available through the University Library or through inter-library loans
  • Attendance at conferences where the student is presenting a talk or poster on their research
  • Travel and subsistence associated with research project activities

How to Apply

If you have any questions about the content or delivery of the MRes Biosciences programme, please contact the course coordinator, Dr Andrew King (a.j.king@swansea.ac.uk).

For UK applicants

For International applicants

For all EU/International enquiries please contact:

international-science@swansea.ac.uk

+44 (0)1792 295142 

For further guidance on how to apply please visit our how to apply for postgraduate study pages. 

Suggested Application Timings

In order to allow sufficient time for consideration of your application by an academic, for potential offer conditions to be met and travel / relocation, we recommend that applications are made before the dates outlined below. Please note that applications can still be submitted outside of the suggested dates below but there is the potential that your application/potential offer may need to be moved to the next appropriate intake window.

October Enrolment

UK Applicants – 15th August

EU/International applicants – 15th July

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

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