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Master of Molecular Biology
Master of Molecular Biology

Master of Molecular Biology

  • ID:UH440240
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

  • A first or second class Honours Degree in Biosciences or Biological Chemistry with a final classification grade of a minimum 55%; or
  • A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
  • A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
  • A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme.

English requirements

  • GCSE English Language at grade C or above.
  • IGCSE English at grade C or above.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band).
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) 58 (with no less than 42 in any band).
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 79 with band scores of reading 18, writing 17, listening 17, speaking 20.

Course Information

If you have a Bachelors degree in the biosciences, biochemistry, pharmacy or biological chemistry and you want to develop specialist knowledge in molecular biology then this postgraduate programme is for you. It will allow you to gain new skills and enhance your employability in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries or allow you to progress to a research degree.

The MSc Molecular Biology will give you hands on practical experience of both laboratory and bioinformatics techniques. You will also be trained in molecular biology research strategies. A strong practical foundation is provided in the first semester (Semester A) when you will study two modules:

  • Cellular Molecular Biology - This module aims to help you develop a systematic understanding and knowledge of recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics and associated research methodology.
  • Core Genetics and Protein Biology - This module will provide you with an advanced understanding of genetics, proteins, the area of proteomics and the molecular basis of cellular differentiation and development.

The second semester (Semester B) has a problem-based learning approach to the application of the knowledge you gained in Semester A. You will study two modules:

  • Molecular Medicine - You will study the areas of protein design, production and engineering, investigating specific examples of products through the use of case studies.
  • Molecular Biotechnology - You will gain an in-depth understanding of the application of molecular biological approaches to the characterisation of selected diseases and the design of new drugs for their treatment.

In semester C you will undertake a research project to develop your expertise further. The research project falls into different areas of molecular biology and may include aspects of fermentation biotechnology, cardiovascular molecular biology, cancer, angiogenesis research, diabetes, general cellular molecular biology, bioinformatics, microbial physiology and environmental microbiology.

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Module, Credits, Compulsory/optional

  • Genetics and Protein Biology, 30 Credits, Compulsory
  • Applied Biotechnology, 30 Credits, Compulsory
  • Genome Science, 30 Credits, Compulsory
  • Research Project with Research Methods, 60 Credits, Compulsory
  • Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, 30 Credits, Compulsory
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of the programme will be qualified for research and development positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, to progress to a research degree, or to consider non-research roles in industry such as management, manufacturing and marketing.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year

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