Biological Sciences MPhil

Both the Department of Life Sciences and the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University offer opportunities to undertake a research degree in the biological sciences or related discipline.<br/><br/>Aberystwyth is recognised internationally for its plant breeding programmes, as well as its research expertise in animal and crop science. Within the Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock, the focus is on the efficient production of sheep meat while minimising environmental impact, while the Pwllpeiran Upland Research Platform provides a research resource to investigate upland farmed ecosystems. Our farms extend to over 800 hectares and act as innovation sites for the Welsh Government’s knowledge transfer service to industry. <br/><br/>IBERS is an internationally recognised research and teaching centre, providing a unique base for research in response to global challenges such as food security, bioenergy and sustainability, and the impacts of climate change. IBERS scientists conduct research on genes and molecules, whole organisms and the environment.<br/><br/>The National Plant Phenomics Centre is a unique facility for delivering breeding solutions and advances for key crop species. In addition, the IBERS Seed Bank safeguards one of the worlds largest collections of seeds from grasses, clover, oats and miscanthus.<br/><br/>AberInnovation brings academia and businesses from the bioscience, agri-tech, and food and drinks sectors together on a brand-new £40.5m campus