MPhil Postgraduate research opportunities in Biological and Environmental Sciences

at Liverpool John Moores University

Course modules

Discover the building blocks of your programme

Your programme is made up of a number of core modules which are part of the course framework. Some programmes also have optional modules that can be selected to enhance your learning in certain areas and many feature a dissertation, extended report or research project to demonstrate your advanced learning.
 

The diverse, interdisciplinary School of Biological and Environmental Sciences has an international reputation for impactful research and teaching quality. 
 

Have a great reputation for research, with 94% of our work submitted for the Anthropology and Development Studies category of the last REF (2014) classed as world-leading or internationally important. This research ensures our programmes are at the leading edge of developments in the field and, along with the full integration of our postgraduate research community into wider School activities, explains why we are so highly rated by postgraduate students. Our academic team includes world-leading experts across a number of fields.

You will need:

• for an MPhil): a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject

• (for a PhD): a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject, preferably also a Masters degree in a relevant subject
   

Additional information:

• The applications of those with alternative qualifications will be considered on merit

• Appropriate research and previous experience will be taken into account

• IELTS 6.5 minimum 5.5 in each component)

• 58-64 (minimum 51 in each component for UKVI purposes)

• RPL is accepted on this programme
   

Aso welcome applications from those with non-standard qualifications who can demonstrate knowledge, experience, and skills developed in the workplace or other setting relevant to the programme of research.
 

If you do not hold the standard academic entry requirements, please use your personal statement to provide further details. Non-standard applications will be considered by the Admissions Tutor(s) on a case-by-case basis.

MPhil International
 

Full Time

£16,100 or £16,600
 

Part Time

£8,050 or £8,300

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
 

Studying for a postgraduate research degree enhances your employability in a number of ways.
 

As well as enabling you to focus on your specific areas of interest and expand your subject knowledge ready for employment in your chosen sector, a postgraduate research qualification enables you to take charge of your career path by demonstrating your contribution to an area of knowledge. It enhances your self-confidence and showcases your ability to work independently and ‘go it alone’.
 

Some postgraduate research students are already in full-time employment when they begin their studies, whilst others are recent graduates looking to extend their research capabilities and subject expertise.

A good proportion of our students return to their existing roles with enhanced career prospects, others move on to further study or take up teaching roles in educational establishments.