MBiol (Hons) Molecular Cell Biology
Course Overview
Our integrated Masters in Molecular Cell Biology provides a deep, interdisciplinary understanding of life at the molecular and cellular level, preparing you for a career as a research scientist. The four-year program includes a dedicated research year where you will work alongside leading academics on pioneering projects within our top-ranked bioscience department. You can tailor your studies to your interests and choose to add a year in industry or abroad to further enhance your experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Four-year integrated Masters program with a dedicated research year in a top UK bioscience department
- Focus on cutting-edge areas like genetic engineering, immunology, and cancer mechanisms
- Option to add a professional placement year in industry or a year studying abroad
- Modern teaching and research laboratories with state-of-the-art facilities
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, putting you on the path to becoming a Chartered Biologist
Course Overview
Our integrated Masters in Molecular Cell Biology provides a deep, interdisciplinary understanding of life at the molecular and cellular level, preparing you for a career as a research scientist. The four-year program includes a dedicated research year where you will work alongside leading academics on pioneering projects within our top-ranked bioscience department. You can tailor your studies to your interests and choose to add a year in industry or abroad to further enhance your experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Four-year integrated Masters program with a dedicated research year in a top UK bioscience department
- Focus on cutting-edge areas like genetic engineering, immunology, and cancer mechanisms
- Option to add a professional placement year in industry or a year studying abroad
- Modern teaching and research laboratories with state-of-the-art facilities
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, putting you on the path to becoming a Chartered Biologist
Requirements
Modules
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills
- Life on Earth
- Genetics
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges
- Molecules of Life
- Cells to Organisms
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action
- Cell Biology
- Genome Expression and Maintenance
- Molecular Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- The Immune System
- Medical Genetics
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Ecological Solutions for Global Challenges
- Population Genetics and Evolution
- Practical Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Bioenterprise
- Group Research Project
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Pathogens
- Ageing and Regenerative Medicine
- Molecular Machinery in Action
- Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
- Genomics
- Haematology and Immunology in Health and Disease
- Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
- Advanced Topics in Gene Expression
- Trends in Microbiology
- Human Genetics
- Molecular Recognition
- Evolution
- Conserving Biodiversity in the Anthropocene
- Current Research in Ecology
- Ecology Field Course
- Research Project
- Research Skills
- Research Proposal
