🇮🇪Ireland · University College Cork
MRes Biochemistry & Biosciences
Master of Research · Full Time · On Campus · 12 months · Intake: September
Updated 27 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €15,070Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.5Location: Cork, Ireland
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Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€15,070
৳2,160,134 BDT
Application Fee
€50
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Cork, Ireland
Programme Link
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMRes Biochemistry & Biosciences (Code: BCBMRS)
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus / Research Laboratory
Duration12 months
IntakesSeptember
DisciplineBiochemistry & Biosciences
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s Requirement (Main)
- A primary honours degree at NFQ Level 8 with at least Second Class Honours Grade 1 (2:1)
- Graduates from section 2 university must have 70% and above and Graduates from Section 3 university must have 75% and above in Relevant Bachelors degree.
- The degree must be in biological sciences, medicine or pharmaceutical sciences
Note
Places are limited. Admission requires approval by the MRes coordinator, programme team and Head of the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No
GMAT or GRE is listed. Applicants are assessed through academic review and an
interview.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 | Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20. |
| PTE Academic | 63 | 59 |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | At least 110 in each subscore |
Notes
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo results must be no more than two years old at the programme start date. IELTS One Skill Retake and TOEFL MyBest scores are accepted. UCC does not accept the TOEFL Home Edition.
Waiver: Not available
Funding
Scholarships
No programme-specific scholarship is listed on the course page. UCC publishes Science, Engineering and Food Science postgraduate awards, and research students may also receive support through grants held by individual supervisors. Eligibility, availability and deadlines vary.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- UCC lists 1 June 2026 as the non-EU closing date for the September 2026 intake. As this date has passed, applicants should confirm the next available application cycle before submitting.
- The programme combines a major research project and dissertation with 20 credits of taught modules, orientation, research seminars and skills development in planning, integrity, communication and laboratory practice.
- Selection is competitive and includes an interview. Applicants should provide qualification documents and transcripts, a focused personal statement, two academic referees and any requested research or supplementary documents.
- The 2027/28 non-EU total is €20,070: €15,000 tuition, €5,000 bench fee and €70 research capitation. Bangladeshi applicants should also allow sufficient time for offer acceptance, financial preparation and the Irish study visa process.
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