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Tuition GBP 15,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MRes
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Biosciences at Aberystwyth University is a MRes programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Biosciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 15,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biosciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Field And Laboratory Techniques
  2. Research Methodology And Advances In Biosciences
  3. Field And Laboratory Techniques
  4. Research Methodology And Advances In Biosciences
  5. Introduction To Concepts In Biology
  6. Frontiers In The Biosciences
  7. Introduction To Concepts In Biology
  8. Mres Dissertation (a)
  9. Mres Dissertation (b)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

BSc honours degree (2:1) in a related subject at undergraduate level and accompanying references.\xc2\xa0 We will consider applicants with other experience which gives an equivalent basis for entry. You application will be assessed by the Scheme coordinator and the proposed supervisor as to the quality of the proposed project and suitability of student to the project.


English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 15,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Aberystwyth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Aberystwyth University

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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Established in 1872 as the first university in Wales, Aberystwyth University is a public research institution located on the scenic west coast of Wales. It is highly regarded for its teaching...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-09-25
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months