MRes Biological Sciences

This is a research-based course delivered at Teesside University’s National Horizon Centre, at its Darlington Campus. The National Horizons Centre (NHC) is a new £22m biological research, teaching and training facility, which aims to address the growing needs of the emerging bio-based industries set to transform the UK economy, including biologics, industrial biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals.

Staff can offer expertise in medical, industrial and environmental microbiology, molecular, cell and system biology, recombinant DNA technology, protein biochemistry, structural biology, fermentation, bioengineering and many other areas.

Applicants are normally expected to have at least a UK 2.1 honours degree, or equivalent, in a subject related to life or physical sciences. If your first degree is not in one of the subject areas listed above please contact our admissions team for guidance and advice on how you might become eligible. We may be able to offer you alternative access routes.

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.