MScRes Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology at Bangor University

One-year full-time MSc by Research in environmental microbiology and biotechnology, examined by viva voce like a PhD rather than by graded coursework and dissertation. Projects are supervised by staff affiliated with the Centre for Environmental Biotechnology.

Department: School of Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first three months refine the project proposal and literature review, presented to the cohort and supervisors. Students receive training in research skills such as literature searching, ethics, project planning, grant proposal writing and statistical analysis. Example projects include novel enzymes from extremophilic microorganisms, petroleum degradation in marine environments, metagenomic analysis of microbial communities and marine microorganisms and plastics.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for PhD research training or for research positions in universities or research institutes.

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