Bioscience (Infectious Disease) MRes
Keele University
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MRes - Master of Research

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Course summary Our MRes in Bioscience (Infectious Disease) is a one-year research-based masters degree. The programme provides you with an excellent opportunity to spend concentrated time in a research environment for either a standalone degree, prepare you for further study at PhD level or a career in a variety of industries. The core part of the programme is a major piece of independent research in the field of infectious disease which you will undertake in semesters two and three. This ...Read more

Course summary Our MRes in Bioscience (Infectious Disease) is a one-year research-based master's degree. The programme provides you with an excellent opportunity to spend concentrated time in a research environment for either a standalone degree, prepare you for further study at PhD level or a career in a variety of industries. The core part of the programme is a major piece of independent research in the field of infectious disease which you will undertake in semesters two and three. This full-time project enables you to experience working at the current and cutting edge of research in your chosen area. You may undertake the project at an external institution, nationally or internationally to increase your experience of working in a subject-related laboratory. This is dependent on the type of project being undertaken and the research links of the lead project supervisor. Taught modules in semester one will establish the key research skills and knowledge you will need in your independent research project such as critical literature searching, advanced research techniques, grant writing and experimental design. Your research project will develop your individual research skills to an advanced level. You will formulate a research strategy, carry out thorough investigations, plus analyse and critically evaluate data in the context of current literature in your field. This data will then be presented in multiple scientific formats such as in your dissertation, viva, poster and presentation at our postgraduate student research conference. Overall, the programme will provide you with a set of transferable skills in practical research, problem solving, organisation, time management, collaboration and scientific communication. The culmination of the project will be the production of your dissertation where you will be able to demonstrate your ability to identify problems, synthesise hypotheses, design and perform experiments, extract, analyse and interpret data, critically evaluate and apply the results to current literature, and present complex research in scientific writing. This specialist pathway in Infectious Disease aligns with the School of Life Science’s research themes and you will be supported throughout the year by expert academics who will develop your understanding of the various theoretical perspectives, different methodological approaches and the practical application of research within the biosciences field. Other courses you may be interested in MRes Bioscience (Glycobiology) MRes Bioscience (Neuroscience) MRes Bioscience (Structural Biology) MRes Bioscience pathways provide you with the opportunity to develop high-level research skills that could enable you to pursue a variety of paths if you successfully complete the programme. This could include progressing on study at PhD level or employment in industry.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree in a bioscience, medical, or pharmacology related subject Additional criteria apply.

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£11,000 per year

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£20,700 per year

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£20,700 per year

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Keele University
Staffordshire Keele Staffordshire ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  4.6 miles away

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