MRes (Master of Research) in Plant Biology

Overview

Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 12 Month(s)
Total Credits: 90
Delivery Method: In-Person

Connected Curriculum:
  • Employability
  • Inter-and Transdisciplinary
  • Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • Zero Hunger
  • Quality Education
  • Climate Action
  • Life on Land

Graduate Attributes:
  • Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
  • Independent and creative thinker
  • Socially Responsible

Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
No

The MRes in Plant Biology is a full-time programme running over 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme. The programme consists of

  1. a major research thesis and
  2. taught modules on generic and transferable skills, with an emphasis on scientific writing, oral presentations, and general research skills.

Part-time study for this programme is not available.

Students undertake a total workload equivalent to 90 credits over the 12 month programme, the principal element of which is the completion of a major research thesis of approximately 10,000 words. In parallel, students must take and pass taught modules to the value of 20 credits.

See also Procedures for Submission and Examination of Research Masters Degrees.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements