Full Time MRes Courses

Understand the causes, effects and ultimate explanations for the evolution of animal behaviour. On this course, you’ll learn to apply that understanding to conserve and manage species. Read more

This research-based course is run jointly with the  Natural History Museum , and provides a broad perspective of taxonomy and systematics, together with relevant practical experience. Read more

Biotechnology for the Life Sciences is a new research-based masters/diploma program, designed to give students the best possible training for a career in life sciences research, whether in academia or industry. Read more

This MRes is designed for students with a passion for the diversity of life on earth, who are looking to further their knowledge and experience of quantitative techniques in ecology, evolution and conservation. Read more

On this course, you’ll gain an advanced, global outlook on conservation. You learn positive approaches you can use to address conservation challenges. Read more

This course will give you broad experience in current whole organism research and strong theoretical, laboratory and field research skills. Read more

This course provides high-level research training in the latest developments in the conservation of ecosystems and the environment. Read more

Sussex has long been a centre of excellence for evolutionary biology, counting John Maynard Smith among its founding members. By studying with us you’ll develop into a researcher capable of contributing to the grand challenges of antibiotic resistance, cancer and environmental change. Read more

Human tissue repair after injury and in disease and the development of effective treatments is the focus of all biomedical research. Read more

The Master of Research programme is ideal for postgraduate students requiring training and experience of research methods prior to embarking upon a PhD. Read more

This course is ideal for you if you have a strong academic record in neuroscience and plan to move into a research career. With over 50 research groups on campus, Sussex Neuroscience is one of the largest and most interconnected neuroscience communities in the UK. Our areas of expertise include. Read more

Our MSc by Research in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair is a one-year, full-time, on-campus masters programme. The programme is structured around. Read more

This new course offers a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and expertise within sport and exercise science at MRes level in the UK. … Read more

This MRes programme is dedicated to the development of professionally based research skills in the sport for development sector.  The course focuses upon the concepts, practices, evidence and organisational knowledge in which sport is used to tackle a range of social welfare issues, and how development has come about through sport policy worldwide. Read more

Our MRes in Tropical Forest Ecology provides high-level research training, covering the latest developments in the field. The course is the only postgraduate degree in the UK to solely focus on tropical forest ecology, while also covering the physical and biological aspects of the forest ecosystem. Read more