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Master of Research in Bioscience - Neuroscience (MRes)
Keele University, UK
GBP 17700
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
87
TOEFL
55%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Engage in a major bioscience research project through our Bioscience MRes programme, designed to provide you with essential subject knowledge, versatile research skills, and the dedicated time and hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories to prepare you for a career in research or industry. Specialise in one of four core research themes; glycobiology, infectious disease, neuroscience, or structural biology.
Course summary
Bioscience research plays a vital role in advancing the health of humans, animals, plants, and the environment; from uncovering the three-dimensional structures of proteins to addressing global pandemics. Our Bioscience MRes provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in a research environment, whether as a standalone degree, preparation for PhD study, or to pursue diverse career paths.
Your project can be undertaken at an external institution, nationally or internationally, to increase your experience of working in a laboratory related to your area of research. This is dependent on the type of project and the research links of the lead project supervisor. We encourage you to explore the above pages and reach out to potential supervisors whose work you find interesting and who you may consider working with on your project.
Taught modules in semester one will establish the key skills and knowledge you will need to complete your independent research. Topics include critical literature searching, advanced research techniques, grant writing and experimental design.
Your research project will advance your individual research skills, with support from expert academics who will deepen your understanding of various theoretical perspectives, methodological approaches, and practical applications in biosciences
You will formulate a research strategy, carry out thorough investigations, analyse and critically evaluate data in the context of current literature in your field. You’ll present this data in various scientific formats, including your dissertation, viva, poster, and presentations at our postgraduate student research conferences. Overall, the programme equips you with transferable skills in practical research, problem-solving, organisation, time management, collaboration, and scientific communication.
The project will culminate in your dissertation, where you’ll demonstrate your ability to identify problems, formulate hypotheses, design and conduct experiments, extract, analyse, and interpret data, critically evaluate findings, relate them to current literature, and present complex research in scientific writing.
Additional Information
Program Level Master by Research
College/University Processing Time 10 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, student must have a Bachelor's degree.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
17700
Tuition Fee
(GBP)
Free
Application Fee
(GBP)
9207 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(GBP)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG) 2025
The award
The Undergraduate Global Scholarship is awarded to students who exceed the published entry requirements on entry.
- Year 1
- Awards of £5,000 will be awarded towards the Year 1 (Level 4) tuition fee for students who exceed published entry requirements on entry.
- Year 2
- If a weighted average module mark of 60-69% is achieved from the modules studied in Year 1 (Level 4), then a payment of £1,000 will be awarded towards the Year 2 (Level 5) tuition fee. If a weighted average module mark of 70% or more is achieved from the modules studied in Year 1 (Level 4), then a payment of £2,000 will be awarded towards the Year 2 (Level 5) tuition fee.
- Year 3
- If a weighted average module mark of 60-69% is achieved from the modules studied in Year 2 (Level 5), then a payment of £1,000 will be awarded towards the Year 3 (Level 6) tuition fee. If a weighted average module mark of 70% or more is achieved from the modules studied in Year 2 (Level 5), then a payment of £2,000 will be awarded towards the Year 3 (Level 6) tuition fee.
- Year 4 (if applicable)
- If a weighted average module mark of 60-69% is achieved from the modules studied in Year 3 (Level 6), then a payment of £1,000 will be awarded towards the Year 4 (Level 7) tuition fee. If a weighted average module mark of 70% or more is achieved from the modules studied in Year 3 (Level 6), then a payment of £2,000 will be awarded towards the Year 4 (Level 7) tuition fee.
Eligibility
- Enrolled undergraduate international students who exceed the published entry requirements (as per the prospectus for the year of entry) will automatically be awarded the scholarship as a tuition fee discount.
- Only self-funding international students are eligible and you must be confirmed as an overseas student for fee paying purposes. The scholarship is not open to students who are in receipt of funding from external bodies such as local Government, charities or private organisations.
- The scholarship is for full-time undergraduate students who will be based at Keele University and start their studies in September 2025. The award cannot be used for any other year of entry.
- One-year top-up degree courses are also eligible for the Scholarship, as long as all course and applicant-related terms and conditions are met.
Exceptions
The scholarship is not available for students on the following programmes:
- entering Foundation Year study
- Medicine programmes
- Programmes delivered through the Harper and Keele Veterinary School
International Excellence Scholarship- PG
Tuition fee discount for full-time, self-funded international students
Postgraduate:
Based on class of UG award:
- 1st (75%+/CGPA 7.5+) = £5,000
- 2:1 (60-74% / CGPA 6.5-7.4) = £4,000
- 2:2 (55-59%/CGPA 6.0-6.4)= £3,000
Please Note -
- Automatically awarded.
- Cannot be combined with external scholarships.The scholarship is not available for students studying fully online courses delivered by Keele.
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