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MRes Developmental Biology
Programme information was correct at 23 July 2013.
Programme
Qualifications and durations
- Full-time MRes 1 year
Overview
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.
If these do not apply, you might consider an MSc programme.
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.
Developmental biology is the science of the processes governing the growth and development of organisms. This programme focuses on the fundamentals of developmental biology in a range of vertebrates, including studies of the genes and molecules that control cell growth, differentiation and morphogenesis that give rise to tissues, organs and individuals.
Available units include:
- Molecular genetics of vertebrate development
- Advanced developmental genetics
- Systems and developmental neurobiology
- Molecular mechanisms of disease
- Current topics in gene regulation and cell differentiation
- Human developmental disorders
- Vertebrate developmental biology
Academic entry 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.
Contact
Dr Alex Jeffries
Email fsci-gs-admissionsqueries@rt.bath.ac.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1225 386918
Fax +44 (0) 1225 386779
Web http://www.bath.ac.uk/bio-sci/
Fees
See the Tuition Fees Schedule
Our Research
Our research
Research in our Department is centred around a number of focused areas or themes. To find out more, please see our:
Our research staff and students are also involved in a number of formal Research Centres. Please visit their websites:
About the Department
About the Department
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