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Course Overview
Offered by Aberystwyth University, the MRes Biosciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This qualification combines taught elements that focus primarily on how to undertake excellent research. This includes general research skills (project planning, statistics, field and lab techniques) as well as skills specific to the research project. Alongside this training, students will undertake higher level research with an expert in the institute. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Research Methods in Biosciences
Biostatistics and Data Analysis
Laboratory and Field Techniques
Research Project Planning and Design
Scientific Communication and Dissemination
Molecular and Cellular Biology Applications
Bioinformatics and Computational Analysis
Independent Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £16,000 | £21,000 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £27,000 | £31,000 |
Official Data
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💼 Employment Breakdown
50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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