Study Applied Science MRes

Course Highlights

This Master's by Research course provides an ideal opportunity to develop your research skills and expertise in an extended project in the physical or engineering sciences. This will equip you with the professional experience in a laboratory environment and/or in computational modelling necessary for a future career in research.

Students work on a research project in their chosen discipline and grow to become accomplished in the latest scientific developments in their field of research. Our research staff ensure that all offered research projects are relevant to current industrial needs, providing highly employable skills to our graduates. As an institute, we have a strong focus on areas such as sustainability and the environment, health and well-being and culture and society.

You will choose your main discipline from one of the following before joining the course:

• Science and Engineering
• Mathematics
• Computer Science

You will then join a research team in the appropriate department and start working on the research project of your choice, using our range of laboratories, workshops, design suites, characterisation and testing facilities.

Course Modules

MRes Research Dissertation for Computer Science

Optional

Research Methods

Optional

Virtual Environments

Optional

Algorithmics

Optional

Bio-Inspired Computing

Optional

Robotics

Optional

Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Optional

Penetration Testing and Active Defence

Optional

Mathematical Modelling

Optional

Research Methods and ICT for Mathematics

Optional

Integral Equations

Optional

Numerical Methods: Convergence & Stability Theory

Optional

Differential Equations and Their Applications

Optional

Partial Differential Equations

Optional

Research Dissertation for Mathematics

Optional

Designing a Research Project in Science and Engineering

Optional

Working as a Researcher in Science and Engineering

Optional

Independent Research Project for Science and Engineering

Optional

Learning Structure

Teaching

• Acquisition of core knowledge is achieved through lectures, seminars, workshops, audio-visual presentations, tutorials and private study, supplemented, where appropriate, with contributions by guest and visiting lecturers.
• Depending on the MRes pathway, and the Department within which this sits, each taught module is assessed by the submission of one or more written coursework assignments (totalling 4000 words equivalent), oral presentations or two-hour examinations. The format of the assessment will vary depending on the module content, e.g. data interpretation and evaluation; research proposal; evaluative report, etc.

Assessment

• The assessment of the research module also varies between departments. It may be assessed as a portfolio comprising:
  1. An extended literature review suitable for publication in Annual Reviews
  2. Project report suitable for publication in a discipline-appropriate scientific journal
  3. Oral presentation
• Alternatively, in Mathematics, the research module is assessed via a dissertation.
• An individual external examiner will be appointed for each student project.
• Resubmission and reassessment of the above requirements would be in line with the recommendations of the examiners.

Entry Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline with CGPA 3.00 or 65% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.

  CGPA 2.75 is acceptable of the following universities:

  1. North South University (NSU)
  2. BRAC University
  3. Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
  4. American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
  5. Asian University for Women (AUW)
  6. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
• A 2:1 or above honours degree in any relevant discipline.
• Your degree must contain components in biochemistry and physiology.
• A lower second class degree (2:2) may be mitigated by substantial relevant work experience.

English Language Requirements

Documentary Evidence List

• Academic Transcripts
• Degree Certificate
• English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo - UKVI accepted)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• 2 Recommendation Letters (LORs)
• Updated CV/ Resume
• Research Proposal (for Research/ PhD)
• Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
• Passport Copy

Study Gaps

For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To strengthen your profile, it is important to:

• Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
• Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
• Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.