Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

a life science or related discipline
or an MBBS/BDS degree

This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study.

Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This MRes explores how to turn research laboratory breakthroughs into successful biotechnology companies.

Overview

The course is for students with a BSc in the life sciences or another science discipline. It is also for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students.

The taught part of the course includes biotechnology and business enterprise-specific content. You have the flexibility to select complementary modules and develop a bespoke course. You'll also receive training in:

general research principles
professional skills
key skills

What you'll learn

You'll study subject-specific content in biotechnology and business enterprise research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options.

Your 24-week research project comprises the major element of the course. We will provide supervision by an expert academic researcher in the field.

Watch our introduction to MRes Research Project