Master in
MRes Science and Health University of Portsmouth
Introduction
Have you enjoyed undertaking research during your degree? Do you think about a doctoral (PhD) study or a career in a STEM business, industry or academia? If so, our postgraduate Master's in Research (MRes) course will be a great start for you.
It aims to provide two key ingredients for early-career researchers – transferable research skills and expertise in your chosen subject. You'll undertake an original project with experienced supervisors and join the day-to-day life of a research group.
You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective researcher and prepare a publication-quality manuscript, grant application and conference presentation.
You can start this course in October or February (full-time only in February).
When you graduate, you'll do so with one of the following degrees, depending on what you choose to focus on:
- MRes Science (Pharmacy Practice)
- MRes Science (Molecular Mechanism of Disease)
- MRes Science (Neurosciences)
- MRes Science (Drug Delivery)
- MRes Science (Physical Geography)
- MRes Science (Environmental Management)
- MRes Science (Human Geography)
- MRes Science (Biological Sciences)
- MRes Science (Marine Sciences)
- MRes Science (Biochemistry)
- MRes Science (Microbiology)
- MRes Science (Extreme Environments)
- MRes Science (Organisational and Occupational Performance)
- MRes Science (Human Performance)
- MRes Science (Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation)
- MRes Science (Psychology)
- MRes Science (Global Health)
- MRes Science (Health and Social Care)
- MRes Science (Oral and Dental Health Sciences)
- MRes Science (Palaeontology)
- MRes Science (Geoscience)
- MRes Science (Applied Geoscience)
- MRes Science (Environmental Science)
- MRES Science (Ophthalmology and Vision Science)
- MRes Science
What you'll experience
In this course, you'll
- Learn research preparation skills such as personal effectiveness, research management, professional skills, networking, research organisation, science communication and impact.
- Complete an extended scientific laboratory- or fieldwork-based research project.
- Be supported by enthusiastic and qualified staff who will help you develop advanced research skills.
- Use our specialist laboratories, equipment and instruments.
- Graduate with the skills and abilities needed for a career as a professional researcher.
Research projects
- Psychology
- Sport, Health and Exercise Science
- Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
- Health and Care Professions
- Biological Sciences
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Geography
- Dental Academy
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Alumni discounts
If you've studied at the University of Portsmouth on an undergraduate programme before, you may be able to get a 20% discount off your course tuition fee – use our alumni discount checker to see if you're eligible for this scholarship.
£3,000 Master's discounts
Scholarships for new students
Courses starting in September 2022
To be considered for this Master’s Scholarship, you must be a UK student. Achieve, or have already achieved, a first-class honours degree, and:
- accept an offer on a full-time (including distance learning) MA, MSc, MPA, MRes or LLM course by Friday 1 July 2022, to start in September 2022
Courses starting in January 2023
To be considered for this Master’s Scholarship, you must be a UK student. Achieve, or have already achieved, a first-class honours degree, and:
- accept an offer on a full-time (including distance learning) MA, MSc, MPA, MRes or LLM course by 25 November 2022, to start in January 2023
Scholarships for 2022 and 2023 Portsmouth graduates
Courses starting in September 2022
To be considered for this Master’s Scholarship, you must be a UK student, achieve a first or upper second (2:1) honours degree from Portsmouth and:
- accept an offer on a full-time (including distance learning) MA, MSc, MPA, MRes or LLM course before Wednesday 1 July 2022, to commence in September 2022
Courses starting in January 2023
To be considered for this Master’s Scholarship, you must be a UK student, achieve a first or upper second (2:1) honours degree from Portsmouth and:
- accept an offer on a full-time (including distance learning) MA, MSc, MPA, MRes or LLM course before 25 November 2022, to start in January 2023
Master's in Architecture Funding
If you're studying MArch Architecture, you can usually get undergraduate student funding instead of postgraduate funding. Still, you'll need to start your MArch course within three years of completing your undergraduate degree.
MSc Social Work bursary
If you're a UK student studying an MSc in Social Work, you may be able to get a bursary from the NHS Business Services Authority. The bursary consists of a basic grant of up to £4,052 towards course tuition fees and £3,362 towards your living costs. You might also get a further maintenance grant of up to £2,721. You can apply for this bursary on the NHS Business Services Authority website.
Curriculum
Core modules
- Research Project module
- Research Preparation module
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
You'll graduate from the MRes Science course with strong research and transferable skills for doctoral study or STEM posts in industry and business.
What can you do with a Science degree?
Career opportunities include:
- PhD study
- Research Assistant
- Laboratory management
- Science communication
- Specialist STEM research
- Wider R&D sector jobs
We'll provide as much support as possible in finding employment after your course, including through industrial contact, careers events, recruitment fairs and expert sector-specific advice.
Work experience and career planning
We'll actively help you to identify opportunities that will complement your research studies.
This will include university, faculty and Department-specific research talks, seminars, networking events and conferences.
When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your research skills to work.
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
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