Biosciences

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The MRes in Biosciences is one of a suite of MRes programmes. It is a research-based qualification with a taught component that is of an equivalent standard to an MSc.

The programme provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research in academia and industry.

It is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences and is also suitable for graduates from other science disciplines and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students.

The MRes can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or act as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

Compulsory modules
You will complete the following compulsory modules:

* MMB8100 Research Skills and Principles for the Biosciences
* MMB8099 Project

Optional modules
You will take optional modules to a value of 60 credits from the following:

* MMB8004 Ageing and Health
* ACE8074 Applied Ethology
* MMB8015 Applied Immunobiology of Human Disease
* MMB8012 Applying the 3 Rs to In-Vivo Experimental Techniques
* CSC8313 Bioinformatics Theory and Practice
* MMB8010 The Biological Basis of Psychiatric Illness & Its Treatment
* MMB8003 The Biological Study of Behaviour
* MMB8011 Biology of Ageing
* MEC8023 Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering
* MMB8038 Bioscience Research Development & Enterprise
* MMB8007 Cancer Studies
* MMB8037 Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease
* MMB8008 Cell Cycle Control and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
* MMB8009 Clinical Epidemiology
* MMB8002 Current Research Trends in Musculoskeletal Disease
* MMB8031 Developmental Genetics
* MMB8035 Diabetes
* MMB8006 Drug Discovery and Development
* MMB8005 Experimental Medicine and Therapeutics
* MMB8030 Genetic Medicine
* MMB8014 Genetics of Common Disease
* HSC8057 Global Health
* MMB8039 Medical Technology Innovation
* MMB8034 Mitochondrial Biology & Medicine
* MMB8016 Molecular Microbiology
* MMB8036 Neuromuscular diseases: bench to bedside
* MMB8018 Protein Structure and Function
* MMB8019 Sensory Systems
* MMB8020 Scientific Basis of Neurological Disorders
* MMB8022 Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
* MMB8033 Surgical Anatomy
* MMB8023 Systems Biology
* MMB8032 Toxicology
* MMB8025 Transplantation Sciences

An upper-second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a medical, science or related discipline is preferred. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential.Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum of IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-sections), Pearson's PTE Academic Test 62 or equivalent.International applicants require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate prior to obtaining their visa and to study on this programme.The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.