An MSc by Research is a practical course based on a single research project under the training and supervision of one of our Research Leaders. It will give you hands-on experience of your specialism and can be used in preparation for a PhD. Examples of projects in Life Sciences include: Molecular approaches to investigate ecological adaptation in fungi; Developing marker technology in Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) to improve breeding efficiency; Modelling the population dynamics and interactions of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum; Antimicrobial drug design: targeting the ATP dependent ligases of peptidoglycan biosynthesis; Expression of antibiotic resistance genes in Streptomyces species; the evolution of resistance in non-clinical environments; Structure and mechanism of the Tat protein transporter; The role of teat lesions in mastitis in sheep: associations and risks; Development and use of a multiplex PCR to detect common mastitis pathogens in ewe's milk.