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To apply for a research degree, please make sure you fulfill the entry requirements and then complete the online research degree application form and upload your supporting documents.
You should have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or masters degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area.
International applicants should be aware of our research degree English language requirements
Research
IBEST is the home of natural science research at the University of Bedfordshire. IBEST carries out research in four key areas:
The Institute focuses on postgraduate training, basic research, applied research and product development - in association with other academic groups and in collaboration with industry.
IBEST has specialist ‘state of the art’ research facilities for staff and postgraduate research programmes, and has attracted funding from industry, the research councils and major charities. Facilities and expertise are available to industry and other users via IBEST Services.
IBEST Institute of Biomedical and Environmental Science Technology
250 Butterfield
Great Marlings
Luton LU2 8DL
T: +44 (0) 1234 400 400
We are located in the new Butterfield business and technology park on the outskirts of Luton near to the University's Putteridge Bury campus.





