MRes Biological Sciences at Teesside University

Programme overview

This MRes is delivered at the Middlesbrough campus in the Bios facility and combines taught modules with an extended laboratory research project. Students are integrated into a research team and investigate topics in the physiological basis of disease and the development of treatments.

Department: Biosciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Advanced Biological Aspects of Diseases, Advanced Life Science Research Project, Analytical Techniques, Genomics and Bioinformatics and Life Science Research Project.

Career pathways

The course prepares graduates for a PhD and for roles such as research scientist, research assistant and scientific officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a UK 2.1 honours degree, or equivalent, in a subject related to life or physical sciences; applicants with other degree subjects should contact admissions, and alternative access routes may be offered. International students normally need IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5. International students on this course cannot bring dependants to the UK.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,365 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

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