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MRes Big Data Biology Research Project

When you'll study it
Non-Standard
CATS points
120
ECTS points
60
Level
Level 7
Module lead
Robert Ewing
Academic year
2025-26

Module overview

This module provides two-thirds of the content for the MRes in Big Data Biology programme. Each student undertakes an extensive research project. Research projects will incorporate computational and data-driven approaches in areas including:

  • Computational and Systems Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
  • Plant Biology
  • Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystem services

Each student is assigned to an appropriate supervisor who will advise on and direct the project and the preparation of a written dissertation.