Thạc sĩ Khoa học sinh học Khoa học sinh học (Khoa học thần kinh) MBiolSci

Year 1

Modules

• The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (double module)

• The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology (double module)

• From Individuals to Populations: An Introduction to Genetics

• Multicellular Organisation: An Introduction to Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience (double module)

• Biodiversity and Behaviour: An Introduction to Zoology

Year 2

Core modules

• Physiology of Excitable Cells

• Research Topic

• Behavioural Neurobiology      

Option modules

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

Choose two option modules from:

• Physiology and Pharmacology *

• Genomes

• Principles of Microbiology

• Molecular Cell Biology

• Global Change Biology and Conservation

• Medical Microbiology

Then choose three option modules from:

• Bioinformatics *

• Contemporary Techniques in Biological Data Analysis

• Genes, Development and Inheritance

• Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology

• Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology (with science enterprise trip)

• 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

• Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience

• Neuroscience Futures

Option modules

Overall, you must choose two or three of those modules marked *.

Choose one option module from:

• Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology*

• Comparative Neurobiology*

• Evolutionary Genetics

• Gene Expression: Molecular Basis and Medical Relevance

• Molecular and Cellular Immunology

• Human Genetics

• Microbial Biotechnology

• Structural Biology

• Subtropical Physiology and Ecology

Then choose one pair of option modules from:

• 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)

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

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

Finally, choose two option modules from:

• Physiology, Pharmacology and Behaviour*

• Current and Future Therapeutics*

• Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology

• Microbial Pathogenesis and Genomics

• Human and Environmental Microbiomics

• Genes and Development

• Conservation and Ecological Genetics

• Behavioural Ecology

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)