/ Postgraduate Taught /
Start date:
September 2025
Duration:
1 year (full-time)
Number of credits:
180
Unlock advanced research opportunities in a multi-disciplinary focussed programme designed to propel you into high-demand roles in academia and industry R&D, leveraging international premier research institutions and innovation hubs.
Did you know
Our MRes Applied Science course offers a variety of pathways you can pursue, even if your bachelor's degree was not entirely related to pathways (subject to agreement), allowing you to explore new disciplines and broaden your expertise including:
- Cell Medicine
- Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Healthcare
- Conservation and Biodiversity
Modules
Compulsory (Core) modules:
- Research Project
- Research Methods
Optional (Pathway Specific) modules
- Independent Study
- Cells Disease and Therapy
- Obesity and Metabolism
- Health Psychophysiology
- Clinical Nutrition and Public Health
Modules are subject to validation
Skills
Prepare to contribute to advancements in scientific research and practice.
Discover advanced research whilst conducting rigorous research in clinical and biological science with an emphasis on cutting-edge methodologies.
On this course, you will learn a wide range of skills across various scientific disciplines whilst developing field-specific knowledge within your chosen pathway.
You will also learn a range of critical thinking and analytical skills which will enhance your ability to critically evaluate research, interpret data and apply findings in scientific contexts.
This course offers the opportunity to learn a number of transferable research skills you will be able to apply to your future career including:
- Grant application
- Ethical research practices
- Statistical analysis
- Effective and Ethical use of generative artificial intelligence for research
- A variety of conventional and nonconventional ways for research dissemination
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary learning.
Learning
Blended learning approach combines traditional lectures with hands-on, real-world application.
The programme’s research-active faculty provide students with practical learning opportunities, culminating in a student conference where they present their findings to industry professionals.
Students engage in individual or group research projects under academic supervision, allowing for in-depth exploration of specific topics with an emphasis on rigorous, methodologically sound research.
The programme also offers industry engagement through a student conference and collaborative projects with external partners, providing invaluable real-world experience across various fields.
Each student benefits from personalised mentorship by a primary supervisor and has access to advanced facilities and technical support to assist with their research.
Assessment
Discover your future career path through real-world assignments.
Throughout the course, you will take part in various assessments designed to enhance and evaluate your understanding and practical skills, including:
- critical analysis reports
- oral presentations
- paper critiques
- written assignments
- scientific debates
- meta-analysis
You will graduate from Roehampton with an in-depth understanding of both the theory and hands-on application in your chosen path, ready to take the next step into your future career.
Careers
Shape the future of applied sciences
Upon graduation, you will be fully prepared to take on a wide range of careers in academia, government, or industry.
Graduates can take on roles developing new products and technologies as research scientists in universities, research institutes, and laboratories, including:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Nutrition
- Healthcare science
- Environmental agencies
Many graduates pursue may opt for further studies, aiming for a PhD to deepen their expertise and engage in advanced research.
Open days
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Applying
Full-time UK postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation.
Specific entry requirements
At least a 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent with overall 60% or above related to life sciences.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees
Year one fees
To be confirmed.
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation. [REMOVE IF NOT NEEDED]
Specific entry requirements
International students will need to apply to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) for clearance from the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) in order to study this course.
You will also need to attend a short interview to ascertain your suitability and commitment for this highly research-led programme.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
Year one fees
To be confirmed.
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
September 2024 entry tuition fees (international)
MSc
Full-time: £17,325 / Part-time: £9,096 (average fee per year)
PGDip
Full-time: £11,550 / Part-time: £6,064 (average fee per year)
PGCert
Full-time: £5,775 / Part-time: £3,032 (average fee per year)
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
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