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Applied Sciences at Bristol, UWE - UCAS

Bristol, UWE

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: University of the West of England, Bristol

Applied Sciences (Research)

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

Join our world-class research community in applied sciences and develop specialist knowledge and research experience in your area of interest. Conduct research in your workplace or on innovative collaborations with our organisational partners. Why MRes Applied Sciences? Whether it's developing biosensors that provide real-time health feedback or helping test prototype dressings for wounds, UWE Bristol is pioneering exciting innovations in applied sciences. Our Centre for Research in Biosciences (CRIB) is world-renowned for its research in biomedicine, bio-sensing technology, agri-food plant and environmental science. This is done in collaboration with universities, research institutes, healthcare organisations, knowledge transfer networks, industry and commercial organisations from all over the world. Why study our course? With the option to study full-time or while at work, this course enables you to deepen your knowledge in an area of interest alongside our world-class research community. After developing a solid grounding in academic research practice, you will graduate in an MRes in Applied Sciences with one of the following specialities:

  • Biological Science
  • Biomedical Science
  • Bio-Sensing Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Physiology
  • Science Communication
  • Forensic Science
  • Conservation and Environment Forensic Sciences.
Although there is plenty of autonomy, you will be supported throughout by a supervisor. And once you have decided on your research project, you will be able to conduct research in your workplace or in our state-of-the-art science laboratories, which have recently had a £3.2 million investment. Real world experience If you are working, you can tailor your research and apply it to your workplace. Thanks to our diverse partners, there are opportunities to work on innovative research with organisations ranging from Bristol Zoo and the Eden Project, to Alzheimer's UK and the Woodland Trust. Throughout the course, you will also record activity so you graduate with a professional training development portfolio. Where it can take you On graduation, you will have advanced skills in design data, collection and analysis, and a strong understanding and evidence base in your area of interest. You can also use credits from this qualification towards a PhD, so you can continue to deepen your knowledge and research experience.

Entry requirements

An applicant will be expected to have a minimum of a 2:1 in a relevant first degree or equivalent. We welcome applications from students without the conventional entrance requirements but who can demonstrate appropriate evidence of research and professional experience. We do not accept deferred entry applications for this course.

English language requirements

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements Please be aware, that due to the nature of this course you're not able to sponsor dependants using the student route visa on the course. For more information, visit our Bringing your family - visas and immigration pages: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/international-study/visas/bringing-your-family

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Applied Sciences at Bristol, UWE - UCAS