Masters (MRes) degrees in Biomedical Sciences
A one-year research-based Masters degree offering training in research methods in the Biomedical Sciences:
- MRes Biochemistry
- MRes Microbiology
- MRes Molecular Biology
- MRes Immunology
- MRes In Vivo Sciences
- MRes Neuroscience
- MRes Pharmacology
- MRes Parasitology
- MRes Toxicology
International Scholarships are now available for all our MRes courses
Overview
This course is designed to provide students with intensive laboratory-based training in research methods, supported by in-depth understanding, in the Biomedical Sciences. The aim is to prepare graduates to make contributions, as individuals and members of a team, to research-oriented activities in the biomedical industries and related service sectors, or academia. The course is also well-suited to students wishing to upgrade a first degree, change field, or gain valuable laboratory experience before employment or a PhD.
Course Outline
The MRes degree is focussed on research and students will spend around two-thirds of their time undertaking a single laboratory-based research project, supervised by an academic member of staff.
In addition, students take taught classes delivered through lectures, workshops and practical labs in three areas:
- transferable skills training in data mining, interpretation and presentation; experimental planning; personal effectiveness, commercialisation and entrepreneurship
- advanced-level techniques, learning practical skills appropriate to the specialisation chosen
- advanced-level topics, gaining an in-depth understanding appropriate to the specialisation chosen.
To support the chosen research project, students select advanced-level taught courses in their named specialisation, from the following areas:
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
- In Vivo Sciences
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Parasitology
- Pharmacology
Further details of classes can be found here.
Example research projects undertaken in the Biomedical Sciences 2011-2012 course can be found here.
Teaching and Assessment
The majority of the course is assessed through the completion of a thesis that is examined by individually appointed examiners. The taught classes are delivered through lectures, tutorials and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment of taught classes is through written assignments and practical reports.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course should be ideally qualified to obtain positions in hospitals, universities or the pharmaceutical industry. Some students may wish to continue studies for MPhil or PhD.
Entry Requirements
Students should normally have a second-class honours degree in a biology-related subject and English Language profiency at IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
We offer a range of English Language course for students who wish to improve their English. Module 3 is free of charge to all applicants and we strongly recommend all international students to take advantage of this free course. This is an excellent way to not only improve your English but to get to know Glasgow and the University and make new friends.
We also offer comprehensive English Language presessional and Foundation courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.5 Please see ELTD (http://www.strath.ac.uk/elt/courses/) for full details.
Course duration
12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
Tuition Fees
Standard Faculty of Science tuition fees apply.
Scholarships and Funding
Details of available scholarships
International Scholarships are now available for all our MRes courses
UK and EU students may be eligible for a Career Development Loan