Science and Health

• On this course, you'll:

  • • Learn research preparation skills such as personal effectiveness, research management, professional skills, networking, research organisation, science communication and impact
    • Complete an extended scientific laboratory- or fieldwork-based research project
    • Be supported by enthusiastic and qualified staff, who will help you develop advanced research skills
    • Use our specialist laboratories, equipment and instruments
    • Graduate with the skills and abilities needed for a career as a professional researcher

Here you can read about current research projects you can join.

You'll graduate from the MRes Science degree course with strong research and transferable skills for doctoral study or STEM posts in industry and business.

What can you do with a Science degree?

Career opportunities include:

• • PhD study
  • Research assistant
  • Laboratory management
  • Science communication
  • Specialist STEM research
  • Wider R&D sector jobs
• We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment after your course, including through industrial contact, careers events, recruitment fairs and expert sector-specific advice.

Work experience and career planning

We'll actively help you to identify opportunities that will complement your research studies.

This will include university, faculty and Department-specific research talks, seminars, networking events and conferences.

When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your research skills to work.

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.