Thạc sĩ Khoa học sinh học (Di truyền học) MBiolSci

Year 1

Modules

• The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

• The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology

• From Individuals to Populations: An Introduction to Genetics

• Multicellular Organisation: An Introduction to Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience

• Biodiversity and Behaviour: An Introduction to Zoology

Year 2

Core modules

• Genomes

• Research Topic

• Bioinformatics

Option modules

Overall, you must choose at least one module from those marked *

Choose two option modules from:

• Molecular Cell Biology*

• Physiology and Pharmacology

• Physiology of Excitable Cells

• Principles of Microbiology

• Global Change Biology and Conservation

• Medical Microbiology

Then choose three option module from:

• Genes, Development and Inheritance*

• Contemporary Techniques in Biological Data Analysis

• Exercise Physiology and Pharmacology

• Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology

• Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology (with science enterprise trip)

• Behavioural Neurobiology  

• Neurobiology and Animal Behaviour

• A Field Guide to Evolution

• Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids

• Protein Control in Cellular Regulation

Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)

If you want to, you can spend your third year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions or working in an industrial placement (eligibility is dependent on your academic performance in Years 1 and 2). Alternatively, you can opt to continue studying at the University and complete your degree in three years.

Year 3

Core modules

• Evolutionary Genetics

• Human Genetics

Option modules

Overall, you must choose at least one of those modules marked *.

Choose three option modules from:

• Microbial Pathogenesis and Genomics*

• Genes and Development*

• Conservation and Ecological Genetics*

• Human and Environmental Microbiomics

• Microbial Pathogenesis

• Neuroscience Futures

• Physiology, Pharmacology and Behaviour

• Cellular Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

• Current and Future Therapeutics

• Behavioural Ecology

Then choose one pair of option modules from:

• Analytical Research Project (double module) plus one additional option module from the list above

• Steered Research Project (double module) plus one additional option module from the list above

• Experimental Research Project A plus Experimental Research Project B (double module)

• Education Research Project A plus Education Research Project B (double module)

• Field Research Project A (Operation Wallacea) plus Experimental Research Project B (double module)

Final Year

In your final year, you will conduct a research project within one of six themes. Which project you choose determines which additional modules you study.

Option 1: Cancer Cell Biology

• Introduction to Molecular Techniques

• Research Methods in Cell Biology

• Research Methods in Cancer Biology

• Advanced Topics in Cancer Biology

• MBiolSci Research Project (Cancer Cell Biology)

Option 2: Molecular Genetics

• Introduction to Techniques in Molecular Genetics and Data Analysis

• Experimental Design and Application of Molecular Genetic Techniques to Research

• MBiolSci Research Project (Molecular Genetics)

Option 3: Cancer Molecular Pathology and Therapeutics

• Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology of Cancer

• Molecular Methods and Experimental Design

• Cancer Therapeutics

• MBiolSci Research Project (Cancer Molecular Pathology and Therapeutics)

Option 4: Chronic Disease and Immunity

• Theory and Techniques in Chronic Disease and Immunity

• Immunity and Inflammation

• MBiolSci Research Project (Chronic Disease and Immunity)

Option 5: Infection and Immunity

• Theory and Techniques in Infection and Immunity

• Infection and Immunity

• MBiolSci Research Project (Infection and Immunity)

Option 6: Neuroscience and Behaviour

• Advanced Research Methods: Evaluating, Planning and Analysing Research

• Professional Research Skills: Finding Your Path in the World of Research

• MBiolSci Research Project (Neuroscience/Psychology/Behaviour)