MRes
Science
An excellent opportunity to focus your research interests on one or two areas of science
Course Overview
Why take this course
The Faculty of Science engages in leading edge research in a variety of areas that include staff from the Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Biological Sciences, Psychology, Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Geography, Health Sciences and Social Work, and Earth and Environmental Sciences.
The MRes course will provide applicants with an opportunity to focus their research interests on one or two areas of science whilst also giving them the opportunity to work towards being able to translate their learning into research related outputs (e.g. submission for a peer reviewed publication, peer reviewed research/knowledge transfer grant application, presentations). With students developing a wide variety of skills, experience and competence throughout their studies, the MRes will also provide a thorough grounding should students consider moving towards doctoral studies, or pursue research related activities as a career.
The course is run in conjunction with the University Graduate School and provides students with the option to conduct either two smaller research projects or a single larger project.
The MRes Science programme enables you to conduct research, and your associated research training in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities within the Faculty of Science. The benefits of studying for an MRes include: preparation for Doctoral study, having an extended and informed experience of research in a specific domain of expertise, and developing varied transferable skills for research-related employment.
Dr Richard Thelwell, Course Leader
Key Facts
- Duration
- 1 year full time, 2 years part time
- Entry
- A 2:1 or first class honours degree in a relevant subject.
English Language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in all individual components, or equivalent. - Fees
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UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man full-time students: £5,000
UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man part-time students: £1,670 in year 1 and £3,330 plus inflation in year 2
International full-time students: £10,500
International part-time students: £3,500 in year 1 and £7,000 plus inflation in year 2 - Contact
- sci-pgrad@port.ac.uk
+44 (0)23 9284 2994 - Faculty
- Science
Structure & Teaching
Structure
The course is offered via full-time (one year) and part-time (two years) modes. The following provides an overview of the full-time course content (part-time students will complete the 60-credit unit in the first year and the 120-credit unit in the second year).
- Research Preparation and Development (60 credits)
- MRes Science Research Project (120 credits)
Teaching
The units involve a number of taught sessions which are selected by the supervisory team and the student from those available from the Graduate School Development Programme (GSDP) and from faculty and department/school subject-specific provision.
Facilities & Features
Centre for Simulation in Healthcare
Our Centre can be used to gain clinical experience in a safe, controlled environment
Graduate School
The University of Portsmouth Graduate School is the first port of call for information for all postgraduate research students and supervisors
Specialist laboratories and scientific equipment
You'll have access to excellent labs and equipment
University Library
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment
Centre for Simulation in Healthcare
Our aim is to enhance your learning and experiences through the use of innovative technologies. By mirroring the clinical setting, our Centre can be used to gain clinical experience in a safe, controlled environment. It has two patient simulation centres (one comprising beds with human patient simulators and the other a high-fidelity patient simulator), as well as a mock operating theatre and a laboratory simulation suit. You'll get the chance to build professional practical skills and be taught through real-life scenarios using simulated learning sessions.
Graduate School
The University of Portsmouth Graduate School supports, administers and coordinates training for the MPhil, PhD, and Professional Doctorate programmes. We aim to involve you fully in our research programmes by providing professional training, offering high-quality supervision, and giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and to equip you for your future career or further research.
Specialist laboratories and scientific equipment
You will benefit from the Science Faculty's state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and scientific equipment to find out more visit our school and departments' facilities pages:
University Library
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment, our library offers a wealth of information including 400,000 books, DVDs, maps and thousands of online ejournals and newspapers. Many electronic resources are available anywhere, 24/7 and our friendly staff are always on hand to help.
The above facilities featured are just a sample of the excellent equipment, laboratories and learning environments that will support your MRes studies.
Careers & Opportunities
Career prospects
Those students completing the MRes Science course will have moved to the next level of qualifications with the advantages that this offers in terms of learning and employability. They will also be in an excellent position to apply for any related doctoral training programme, research assistant positions, graduate teaching positions, or general research related roles.
Career planning
One of the benefits of studying at Portsmouth is the support that we provide to our Master's and Research Degrees students in career planning. Our careers and recruitment service – Purple Door - can assist you in career research and finding employment opportunities. Help is also available if you wish to find a part-time job while studying your degree. We offer our postgraduate students and alumni one-to-one appointments with a careers adviser, or an online service for those not able to travel back to the University. Our alumni can call on our career services for five years after graduation.
In addition, regular employability events offer you the chance to meet employers, find out about different career sectors and improve your applications or CV. The Graduate Summer Programme provides a range of guidance and employability seminars and workshops.