MRes Environmental and Biological Nanoscience
University of Birmingham
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MRes - Master of Research

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MRes - Master of Research

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Course overview Environmental and Biological Nanoscience MRes is a collaborative endeavour between the Environmental Health Science group in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the School of Biosciences. The course is research-focused, with a large project carried out in state-of-the-art laboratories. This programme is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of nanoscience and its potential environmental and human health-related risk. ...Read more

Course overview Environmental and Biological Nanoscience MRes is a collaborative endeavour between the Environmental Health Science group in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the School of Biosciences. The course is research-focused, with a large project carried out in state-of-the-art laboratories. This programme is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of nanoscience and its potential environmental and human health-related risk. Course highlights The programme is a collaborative endeavour between the Environmental Health Science group in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the School of Biosciences. Taught and research elements are undertaken concurrently. Key features of the programme are: Coverage of nanoscience and its implications Focused teaching and learning modules Experimental, field based or modelling research project

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26 Jan 25

The academic life is well balanced with the social aspects. There are lots of places to study and work and many opportunities to have fun. Living in villages with your year makes..Read more

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24 Jan 25

The teaching staff are very supportive and engaging in their lectures, and the student life, particularly societies, is brilliant. Campus is beautiful and is a lovely place to be,..Read more

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Entry requirements

Candidates should possess one of the following: at least a second-class Honours degree awarded by an approved university or institution in an appropriate subject, and a degree without Honours, awarded by an approved university or institution in an appropriate subject, followed by at least two years of appropriate postgraduate experience.

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£29,310 per year

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