Overview

Within this Advanced Biological Sciences MRes programme from The University of Exeter you'll:

You will undertake two substantial research projects working within two of our world-leading research groups
The advanced laboratory skills module provides specialised training and advanced data processing

Career opportunities:

Employer-valued skills this course develops

This Advanced Biological Sciences programme from The University of Exeter, will provide you with a diversity of skills that will equip you for a range of sectors of work but it will particularly prepare you for PhD study or a career in research.

Skills include:

Analytical skills

Applied statistics

Scientific writing

Independent learning

Critical evaluation

Research techniques

Oral communication

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Programme Structure

Pathways include:

Animal Biology

Bioinformatics

Ecotoxicology

Frontiers in Plant Science

Microbiology and Infectious Disease

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Sustainable Aquaculture

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 254 other Masters in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 2:1 in a relevant science subject.

Relevant subjects include: Biological Sciences, Cell Biology, Ecology, Ecology and Conservation, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Marine Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Plant Science, Zoology.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16800 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11650 GBP / year

≈ 11650 GBP / year

Additional Details

National - £7,500 part-time
International - £15,500 part-time

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 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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Overview

Within this Advanced Biological Sciences MRes programme from The University of Exeter you'll:

Career opportunities:

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Exeter

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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