MRes Marine Biology at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MRes Marine Biology is a research-focused master's centred on an extended research project supervised by experts, with access to the facilities and research groups of the Marine Biological Association. It is aimed at those seeking careers in academia, industry or conservation, and over half of graduates progress to PhD study.

Faculty: School of Biological and Marine Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time route available) | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The core module is Advanced Research in Marine Biology (20 credits), with optional modules such as Molecular and Cellular Approaches in Marine Biology, alongside a research project working within active research groups.

Career pathways

Graduates progress to careers in marine research, environmental consultancy and conservation organisations, or continue to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a first-class honours degree or equivalent in a biological subject, or a 2:1 honours degree with a first-class grade (or equivalent) in a research project or dissertation. Well-qualified graduates from other disciplines with relevant experience or interests are considered. The personal statement should include a paragraph describing a research project the applicant has undertaken, its findings and their wider relevance. Applicants are advised to apply early as capacity is limited. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year

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