Plants and microbes are fundamental to food security, as well as being central to global ecosystems. At Sheffield, students study them from every angle: from the molecular level up to whole organisms, in the context of ecosystems, industry and major global challenges.
The department's world-class research expertise spans topics including plant development, plant biotechnology, soil health, genomics, food security, sustainable agriculture, photosynthesis, plant-microbe interactions, plant immunology, and climate change biology, allowing students to examine the effects of past, present and future climates on plants and the wider environment.
It is possible for students with a particular interest in agricultural or horticultural research to complete their MRes project at other organisations, including Enza Zaden in the Netherlands or Rothamsted Research in the UK.
Research experience
This research-focused MRes course allows students to spend an academic year embedded in one of the university's research groups, working alongside students and staff who are at the forefront of their research field. Throughout the course, students will develop research skills, giving them the opportunity to contribute new knowledge in their chosen area.
Whether students complete their research in the field, the lab or in industry, in the UK or abroad, they will be provided with a research budget for their project. Previous students have conducted research in conjunction with the university's industrial partners, as well as in research groups at the University of Sheffield.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Biology |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 28500 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 61 |
| Duolingo | Not Required / Waiver |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 73%
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