Cellular and Developmental Biology MRes
University of Nottingham
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MRes - Master of Research

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Research overviewYour research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.Our Cellular and Developmental Biology grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes titles:••Cell Biology•Developmental Biology•Stem Cell Biology•Molecular Cell BiologyOur supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with ...Read more

Research overview

Your research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.

Our Cellular and Developmental Biology grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes titles:

  • Cell Biology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Stem Cell Biology
  • Molecular Cell Biology

Our supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of our supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you.

Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, here are some examples of the research we already conduct within the Cellular and Developmental Biology fields:

  • Investigating new regulatory epigenomic processes which are steering global research into brain diseases' aetiology
  • Development of primordial germ cells, leading to a greater understanding of how disease develops
  • Embryonic haematopoiesis in zebrafish

You can find our about our specific research in the course content section.

Careers

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.
  • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
  • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

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    CUG Subject Ranking
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    28th
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    30th

    Entry requirements

    Undergraduate degree of at least 2:1 or equivalent. Applicants currently studying Masters in the UK will be accepted with a minimum average of 60% (Merit) in taught elements, if they have a 2:1 or equivalent at undergraduate level.

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    £5,100 per year

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    Students from Domestic

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    Students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man will be treated as home students for fees purposes.

    £28,600 per year

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    Students from EU

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    £28,600 per year

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    University of Nottingham
    University of Nottingham , Nottingham

    The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education....

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