Applied Science MRes

Course Overview

Students work on a research project in their chosen discipline and grow to become accomplished in the latest scientific developments in their field of research. Our research staff ensures that all offered research projects are relevant to current industrial needs, providing highly employable skills to our graduates. MRes Applied Sciences students take two taught modules at the start of the course before moving to the research component. You will choose your main discipline from one of the following before joining the course: Science and Engineering Mathematics Computer Science You will then join a research team in the appropriate department and start working on the research project of your choice. Examples of research projects along with potential supervisors follows below. Note, this is not exhaustive and the Faculty is always willing to consider proposals for further projects provided they fall within our ability to supervise: Analysis of the performance of a 20 kW biomass fixed bed gasifier coupled to an internal combustion engine. Techno-economic modeling of a small islanded micro-grid with multiple generation and storage nodes.

General Eligibility

Applicants should normally possess an upper second class honours degree in any relevant discipline with additional emphasis placed upon the student's preparedness for study and performance at interview which will inform the selection process. A lower second class degree may be mitigated by substantial relevant work experience.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)