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BioSciences
University of Bath
Department of Biology and Biochemistry
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,150 - ≈ € 18,030 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Bath / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Bath
MRes degree programmes are designed for graduates who are contemplating a research career and who may go on to study for a PhD or to a position in industry involving interaction with research scientists. The programmes provide a unique mix of taught components, extended laboratory projects, literature reviews and preparation of a grant proposal based on a research dissertation. They give students an insight into a range of state-of-the-art research activities and techniques, and provide generic, transferable skills training needed for all early stage researchers. The programmes also address the scientific, ethical and commercial context within which the research takes place.
All of the MRes programmes can be studied as the first year of our Integrated or New Route PhD programme.
The MRes in Biosciences can be customised to fit the career aspirations of an individual student and be designed from a choice of over 50 taught units and 70 lab projects, to cater for research interests as varied as structural biology through to animal behaviour.
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Main areas of research
Research is carried out on animals, plants and microorganisms at the level of molecules, cells, organisms and populations. The Department has three interdisciplinary Research Centres run in conjunction with other departments:
* The Centre for Mathematical Biology
* The Centre for Extremophile Research
* The Centre for Regenerative Medicine
These are run in conjunction with other departments in the faculties of Science, Engineering & Design and the School for Health. The combination of first class research facilities, a stimulating intellectual environment and a structured graduate training programme makes the Department an outstanding centre for postgraduate studies.
Research is currently taking place in the following areas:
Enzymes and Extremophiles
Including prion proteins, properties and biotechnological applications of extremophile enzymes.
Evolution/Mathematical Biology
Including epidemiology, bird breeding, and evolution of genetic systems.
Genomics
Including genomics and proteomics of mammals, insects, plants and bacteria. Imprinting in mammals and plants including imprinted genes in development, growth and cancer.
Membrane Trafficking & Signalling
Including insulin and calcium channel signalling, signal transduction pathways and endo/exocytosis.
Microbial Host Interactions
Including pathogenicity and symbiosis, biofilms, and bacterial virulence proteins.
Molecular Entomology
Novel insecticides, nematode associations and insect immune systems.
Molecular Neuroscience
Including prion disease, neuronal nicotinic receptors and ion channels.
Plant Development & Defence
Including Arabidopsis genomics, pollen-stigma recognition, reproduction, hormones, signalling and tropical crops.
Regenerative Medicine
Including developmental biology topics, regeneration, growth factors, transdifferentiation and tumour suppressor genes.
Structural Molecular Biology
Including molecules involved in inflammatory processes and microbial infection and immunity.
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Requirements
At least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components).
TOEFL 92 (internet-based test) Writing 21, Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23.
References
Two references are required.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
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