Science and Health MRes
University of Portsmouth
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MRes - Master of Research

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Our postgraduate Masters in Research (MRes) course will be a great start for you. Its aim is to provide two key ingredients for early-career researchers - transferable research skills and expertise in your chosen subject. Youll undertake an original project with experienced supervisors, and join the day-to-day life of a research group.Youll develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective researcher, and prepare a publication-quality manuscript, grant application and conference ...Read more

Our postgraduate Master's in Research (MRes) course will be a great start for you. Its aim is to provide two key ingredients for early-career researchers - transferable research skills and expertise in your chosen subject. You'll undertake an original project with experienced supervisors, and join the day-to-day life of a research group.You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective researcher, and prepare a publication-quality manuscript, grant application and conference presentation.

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48/101
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40th
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49th
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Jack
11 Nov 23

Overall great university experience. Good facilities, specifically for geosciences in my experience. Location by the sea is always fantastic and the small island nature of..Read more

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Jessie
08 Nov 23

It is a great location easy to get around, with great opportunities, good facilities. Could have more organisation to enable interaction with other people on a research based..Read more

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Entry requirements

A second-class or first class honours degree in a relevant subject. Please check the course details online for information about subject specialisms that can be supported. You will be required to submit a short research proposal as part of your application. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

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£8,900 per year

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£8,900 per year

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£17,200 per year

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Overall great university experience. Good facilities, specifically for geosciences in my experience. Location by the sea is always fantastic and the small island nature of...
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08 Nov 23
Science and Health MRes
It is a great location easy to get around, with great opportunities, good facilities. Could have more organisation to enable interaction with other people on a research based...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....

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University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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