MRes Postgraduate Research in Biological Sciences
University of East Anglia
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We are a top tier, research-led university and are committed to making a substantial impact on the global challenges facing society. Our postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.Staff research interests in Biological Sciences include:Cells and tissues: biomedicine, cancer biology, cardiovascular biology, molecular genetics, musculoskeletal biology, molecular pharmacology, developmental and stem ...Read more

We are a top tier, research-led university and are committed to making a substantial impact on the global challenges facing society. Our postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Staff research interests in Biological Sciences include:Cells and tissues: biomedicine, cancer biology, cardiovascular biology, molecular genetics, musculoskeletal biology, molecular pharmacology, developmental and stem cell biology Molecular microbiology: biochemistry, physiology, ecology, cell and developmental biology, elemental cycle, environmental microbiology, discovery of novel antimicrobial agents; Organisms and the environment: biodiversity, conservation, behavioural ecology, evolutionary ecology, evolutionary biology, macroecology, molecular ecology, and population biology; Plant sciences: plant RNA biology Synthetic biology of plants and microbesp

We suggest you look at the School's website, check out some academics and read up on some of their publications. We recommend that you identify at least one member of staff at UEA who might be your supervisor and that you contact them, to express your interest and discuss your research proposal.

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WUSCA ranking:
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79/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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29th
CUG Ranking
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21st
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24 Mar 22

Great student union, lots of activityies. The sports park and sports facilities are also excellent...Read more

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Leah
17 Mar 22

TLDR: I have enjoyed my time at UEA overall, and would recommend the university. The support staff and facilities are great and Norfolk is beautiful. However, it is difficult to..Read more

Entry requirements

The minimum academic requirement for Master's by Research is a UK lower second class undergraduate honours degree, or equivalent.

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£4,786 per year

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£25,150 per year

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£25,150 per year

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University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia , Norwich

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university known for its high standard of academic performance across both...

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University of East Anglia
Norwich Research Park Norwich Norfolk NR4 7TJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Norwich  1.7 miles away

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