Overview

At Biological Sciences degree offered at University of Brighton you will become part of one or more of our research groups, with expertise in areas including biomaterials and biomedical devices, zoonoses, and applied biosciences. You’ll work alongside postdoctoral and other postgraduate researchers with shared interests.

Your research project will examine a specialised subject within the fields of biomaterials, biomedical devices, microbiology, biochemistry, ecotoxicology and genetics. Option modules allow you to explore further areas according to your personal and professional interests.

Careers

Their graduates are equipped with a foundation of knowledge for careers in research, industry, the public sector or academia. The MRes provides well-rounded, research-based learning, plus the necessary transferable skills to prepare you for employment.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

MRes research project

Evaluating Research in Biosciences

Controversies in Science

Clinical Microbiology in the post-antimicrobial era

Microbiology, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Remediation

Regenerative Medicine and Medical Devices

Oxidative Stress and Human Disease

Real Time Techniques for in vitro and in vivo monitoring

Ageing: pathology and prevention

Cancer: bench to bedside

Understanding age-related CNS disorders

Water Quality Analysis

Applications of GIS

Omics for diseases: theory, practice and applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Generally there's no deadline for applying for a postgraduate course at Brighton.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics View 254 other Masters in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered. All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects undertaken, relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15461 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7866 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brighton

Funding

Scholarships Information

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