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We offer high-quality doctoral training to postgraduate students who wish to pursue an MPhil, MRes or PhD. As a research student, you will work under a supervisor who will assist you in your research and thesis design. An MPhil is a shorter research degree where you will do a research project over one to two years. The PhD involves an independent in-depth research project which allows you to develop additional skills through different training programmes offered by the School. Both MPhil and PhD are assessed by a research thesis. For MRes, it is usually a one-year programme that includes both taught modules and a research project. You will also have regular meetings with your supervisor and annual review of your research progress. Current research areas of interest within the School include development of climate resilient crops, exploration of underutilised crops to enhance food and nutritional security, reduction of food waste and much more.
Bioscience is an internationally important and rapidly advancing field offering promising careers for well qualified graduates to significantly impact society. Research in the School of Biosciences addresses key global challenges increasingly focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). With help from the graduate school, postgraduate students in the School of Biosciences are provided with different training courses. These courses will allow you to develop a range of transferable skills in oral and written communication, career management, networking, team working, research methodology and management, information technology, teaching and learning.
The School has excellent links with the UK School providing close contact with world class researchers from both campuses. UNM’s training closely follows our academics research topics meaning that your learning will be up to date, relevant and applicable to the global issues of today. Most of our academic staff are research active with well-connected national and international research collaborations. We constantly strive to incorporate the latest state of the art technologies into our research.
As a research student, you will work under a supervisor who will assist you in your research and thesis design.
Our current research themes include:
PhD
A good master’s degree (usually merit or higher), plus an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in agricultural, biological, or other relevant science disciplines. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
Or
A first-class honours degree in agricultural, biological, or other relevant science disciplines. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
MPhil and MRes
An upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in agricultural, biological, or other relevant science disciplines. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
Before starting an online application, applicants are required to carefully read, review, and understand the Compliance with MQA Standards and Programme Standards, as well as the Checklist for application.
Applicants must possess a degree awarded by a recognised university.
Faculty-Specific Requirements
In instances where additional evaluation is required, applicants may be invited to participate in an interview.
These guidelines are intended as a general reference; eligibility is confirmed following submission and assessment of a complete application.