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MSc Molecular Biology and Pathology of Viruses

MSc Molecular Biology and Pathology of Viruses

by | Aug 7, 2019 | Medical

MSc
Duration: 1 year full-time

Overview

 

This course offers an integrated approach to the understanding of the nature of viruses and their role in disease pathogenesis, with an emphasis on the understanding of these processes at the molecular level.

The objectives of this course are to equip those intending to pursue a career in academic or industrial research with the required knowledge and skills, and to provide a solid foundation for those who aim to go on to study at PhD level.

During the course you will develop an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of viruses and the processes of viral infection and viral diseases at the molecular level.

The course also provides training in laboratory and research skills in a supportive learning environment.

 

Study programme

  

The programme is comprised of two parts:

  • Taught component: lectures and seminars given over the first two terms (5 months)
  • Research project: full-time laboratory based research project completed in the last term (6 months)

The taught component is comprised of lectures, laboratory practicals, tutorials and student presentations and covers the most important aspects of viruses and viral diseases.

Testing of the knowledge acquired is through a combination of written examinations, assessments, and the individual research project report and viva.

 

 

Careers

 

Many graduates proceed to PhD study, or if medically qualified, to clinical practice or research. As well as scientific training, this course expands your transferable skills, allowing you to enter a variety of other careers including, industry, finance, management and various types of consultancy.

Structure

 

Modules shown are for the current academic year and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.

Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

You take all of the core modules below.

 

  • Diagnosis, Vaccines and Therapies
  • Epidemiology, Transmission and Evolution of Viruses
  • Virus Architecture and Virus Interactions with Cells
  • Virus Disease
  • Virus Genomes, Gene Expression and Replication

You begin your research project in the Spring term and continue to work on your project for six-months. You complete a 10,000 word thesis and give an oral presentation at the end of the academic year.

Most projects are carried out at the  campus, with the option to conduct your project at other Northampton campuses or at external research institutions and companies in the USA.

Teaching and assessment

 

Teaching methods

   

  • Four-week Mini-Research Project
  • Six-month Laboratory Based Research Project
  • Class tutorials
  • Computer Data Analysis Sessions
  • Group Revision Sessions
  • Group Work Sessions
  • Formative assessment on Blackboard
  • Laboratory Teaching
  • Lectures and keynote Lectures
  • Online tutorials on Blackboard
  • Small Group Tutorials

 

Assessment methods

 

  • Data interpretation exercises
  • Research paper critique
  • Viva voce
  • Written examinations
  • Written Research Thesis

Entry requirements

 

We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis.

Minimum academic requirement

Our minimum requirement is a 2.2 degree in biological science, medicine or veterinary science.

International qualifications

We also accept a wide variety of international qualifications.

The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a USA qualification.

For guidance see our Country Index though please note that the standards listed here are the minimum for entry to the College, and not specifically this Department.

If you have any questions about admissions and the standard required for the qualification you hold or are currently studying then please contact the relevant admissions team.

English language requirement (all applicants)

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for postgraduate applicants.

How to apply

 

You can submit one application form per year of entry, and usually choose up to two courses.

.

Making an application

All applicants to our Master’s courses must apply online.

MRes Biomedical Research (Molecular Basis of Human Disease)

MRes Biomedical Research (Molecular Basis of Human Disease)

by | Aug 7, 2019 | Medical

MRes

ECTS: 90 credits
Duration: 1 year full-time

Overview

 

Our one-year full-time course provides broad training to prepare you for a career in biomedical research.

The programme provides an excellent background in biomedical research, and will integrate chemical, biological and physiological aspects in a unified approach.

This course teaches a mechanistic approach to the problems encountered in molecular and cellular biomedical science.

It also emphasises an investigative and empirical approach to the practical problems encountered in experimental and human biomedical science.

 

Study programme

  

The course is made up of a general stream and number of specialist streams.

All of our biomedical research streams have the same course structure. The taught elements and research project are determined by your chosen stream.

Over 12 months, you complete two five-month research projects (4.5 days per week) and a core programme (0.5 days per week) including grant writing, technical workshops, journal clubs and transferable skills.

The research projects incorporate cutting-edge developments in the field. You will experience some of the most technologically advanced approaches currently being applied to biomedical research.

 

Streams

 

Whichever stream you choose, the emphasis is on a research-orientated approach made up of both theoretical and practical elements.

You will acquire an understanding of modern molecular and cell science in world class biomedical research laboratories through both theory and practical exposure.

You will also demonstrate practical dexterity in both commonly employed and more advanced practical technique

You have the option of choosing our general biomedical research stream, or one of eight specialisms in the following areas:

  • General Biomedical Research
  • Anaesthetics, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care
  • Bacterial Pathogenesis and Infection
  • Data Science
  • Epidemiology, Evolution and Control of Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiome in Health and Disease (this stream)
  • Molecular Basis of Human Disease
  • Respiratory and Cardiovascular Science

 

Molecular Basis of Human Disease stream

 

This stream provides a multidisciplinary approach to understanding disease mechanisms, with emphasis on a broad range of training from structural and chemical biology to clinical applications.

That emphasis provides knowledge across the biological scales from atoms, molecules to whole cell/organisms on pressing human diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, metabolic and cellular disease as well as pathogen infection and resistance.

 

Is this stream for you?

 

This stream is for students with a biochemical or biophysical background interested in pursuing further education in a medically relevant area, and those with a biomedical background interested in understanding fundamental mechanisms behind disease processes.

 

 

Careers

 

Our MRes in Biomedical Research is designed for students looking to pursue a career in biomedical research, whether in academia, industry or government. The overwhelming majority of graduates, who have wanted to continue on to PhD study, have done so.

The course will equip you with the key skills needed to plan, conduct, publish and obtain funding for successful research.

The programme offers training in a vast array of laboratories across the Faculty of Medicine (approximately 700 world leading research groups) and an opportunity to learn from leaders in the field.

Structure

 

Modules shown are for the current academic year and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.

Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

 

You take all of the modules below.

 

  • Grant Writing Exercise
  • Project 1
  • Project 2

You have a wide range of research projects available to you, and complete two projects during your studies. The projects available to you are determined by your chosen stream. You can also choose projects from other streams, though will only have priority within your own stream.

Past projects from students of this stream have been:

  • Structural and biochemical dissection of myosin motors from the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum
  • Dynamics of eukaryotic histone exchange with single molecule resolution
  • Structural and biochemical characterisations of key proteins involved in DNA damage response

Teaching and assessment

 

Teaching methods

      

  • Computer tutorials
  • Journal Clubs
  • Laboratory/computational experience
  • Research supervision
  • Technical workshops
  • Tutorials and Seminars

 

Assessment methods

 

  • Laboratory/computer based research
  • Oral presentation
  • Poster presentation
  • Research reports
  • Viva voce

    Entry requirements

     

    We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis.

    Minimum academic requirement

    Our minimum requirement is a 2.1 degree in an appropriate subject.

    International qualifications

    We also accept a wide variety of international qualifications.

    The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a USA qualification.

    For guidance see our Country Index though please note that the standards listed here are the minimum for entry to the College, and not specifically this Department.

    If you have any questions about admissions and the standard required for the qualification you hold or are currently studying then please contact the relevant admissions team.

    English language requirement (all applicants)

    All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

    For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for postgraduate applicants.

    How to apply

     

    You can submit one application form per year of entry, and usually choose up to two courses.

    .

    Before you apply

    Our MRes Biomedical Research degree has several streams and the application process will differ based on your chosen stream.

    The majority of streams are “open streams” meaning you follow the standard online application process (see Making an application in the How to apply section below). Open streams are those not associated with a specific studentship. If you are the recipient of a scholarship or studentship, please specify in your personal statement, regardless of which stream you choose.

    All of the MRes Biomedical Research streams are open streams, with the exception of:

    • Epidemiology, Evolution and Control of Infectious Diseases (read more about the 1+3)
    • Respiratory and Cardiovascular Science (MRC studentships; BHF studentships)

    The two streams above are part of 1+3 PhD doctoral training courses. Applicants wishing to apply to these streams must first submit an application for the relevant studentship. It is only after studentships are awarded that successful recipients will be asked to submit an online application.

    Please be aware the deadlines for studentships are much earlier than standard course deadlines and you are encouraged to submit an application prior to Christmas 2018 for 2019 entry.

    The requirement to hold a studentship applies only to the two streams named above, and Respiratory and Cardiovascular Science does also accept self-funded students.

    Making an application

    All applicants to our Master’s courses must apply online.

    MRes Biomedical Research (Microbiome in Health and Disease)

    MRes Biomedical Research (Microbiome in Health and Disease)

    by | Aug 7, 2019 | Medical

    MRes

    ECTS: 90 credits
    Duration: 1 year full-time

    Overview

     

    Our one-year full-time course provides broad training to prepare you for a career in biomedical research.

    The programme provides an excellent background in biomedical research, and will integrate chemical, biological and physiological aspects in a unified approach.

    This course teaches a mechanistic approach to the problems encountered in molecular and cellular biomedical science.

    It also emphasises an investigative and empirical approach to the practical problems encountered in experimental and human biomedical science.

     

    Study programme

      

    The course is made up of a general stream and number of specialist streams.

    All of our biomedical research streams have the same course structure. The taught elements and research project are determined by your chosen stream.

    Over 12 months, you complete two five-month research projects (4.5 days per week) and a core programme (0.5 days per week) including grant writing, technical workshops, journal clubs and transferable skills.

    The research projects incorporate cutting-edge developments in the field. You will experience some of the most technologically advanced approaches currently being applied to biomedical research.

     

    Streams

     

    Whichever stream you choose, the emphasis is on a research-orientated approach made up of both theoretical and practical elements.

    You will acquire an understanding of modern molecular and cell science in world class biomedical research laboratories through both theory and practical exposure.

    You will also demonstrate practical dexterity in both commonly employed and more advanced practical technique

    You have the option of choosing our general biomedical research stream, or one of eight specialisms in the following areas:

    • General Biomedical Research
    • Anaesthetics, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care
    • Bacterial Pathogenesis and Infection
    • Data Science
    • Epidemiology, Evolution and Control of Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiome in Health and Disease (this stream)
    • Molecular Basis of Human Disease
    • Respiratory and Cardiovascular Science

     

    Microbiome in Health and Disease stream

     

    The Microbiome in Health and Disease stream focuses on the multidisciplinary approaches to understanding gut microbiome and developing new targets for disease prevention and treatment.

    You’ll perform novel laboratory-based research and learn to exercise critical scientific thought when interpreting the results. You’ll undertake two research projects and gain experience of developing research plans. By the end of the stream, you will be familiar with writing grant applications and will improve your writing, presenting and communication skills when defining research reports.

     

    Is this stream for you?

     

    The microbiome stream is aimed at students with a biochemical, microbiological or biological background interested in pursuing further education in microbiome and nutrition in health and disease, understanding fundamental mechanisms behind disease processes and developing therapeutic targets. It is also for students with a clinical background interested in understanding microbiome in clinical research.

     

     

    Careers

     

    Our MRes in Biomedical Research is designed for students looking to pursue a career in biomedical research, whether in academia, industry or government. The overwhelming majority of graduates, who have wanted to continue on to PhD study, have done so.

    The course will equip you with the key skills needed to plan, conduct, publish and obtain funding for successful research.

    The programme offers training in a vast array of laboratories across the Faculty of Medicine (approximately 700 world leading research groups) and an opportunity to learn from leaders in the field.

      Structure

       

      Modules shown are for the current academic year and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.

      Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

       

       

      You take all of the modules below.

       

      • Grant Writing Exercise
      • Project 1
      • Project 2

      You have a wide range of research projects available to you, and complete two projects during your studies. The projects available to you are determined by your chosen stream. You can also choose projects from other streams, though will only have priority within your own stream.

      Past projects from students of this stream have been:

      • The role of gut bacteria in the activation of T cells
      • Can the vaginal and endometrial microbiota determine IVF outcomes?
      • Metabolic investigation of Endobarrier surgery for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

      Teaching and assessment

       

      Teaching methods

            

      • Computer tutorials
      • Journal Clubs
      • Laboratory/computational experience
      • Research supervision
      • Technical workshops
      • Tutorials and Seminars

       

      Assessment methods

       

      • Laboratory/computer based research
      • Oral presentation
      • Poster presentation
      • Research reports
      • Viva voce

        Entry requirements

         

        We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis.

        Minimum academic requirement

        Our minimum requirement is a 2.1 degree in an appropriate subject.

        International qualifications

        We also accept a wide variety of international qualifications.

        The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a USA qualification.

        For guidance see our Country Index though please note that the standards listed here are the minimum for entry to the College, and not specifically this Department.

        If you have any questions about admissions and the standard required for the qualification you hold or are currently studying then please contact the relevant admissions team.

        English language requirement (all applicants)

        All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

        For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for postgraduate applicants.

        How to apply

         

        You can submit one application form per year of entry, and usually choose up to two courses.

        .

        Before you apply

        Our MRes Biomedical Research degree has several streams and the application process will differ based on your chosen stream.

        The majority of streams are “open streams” meaning you follow the standard online application process (see Making an application in the How to apply section below). Open streams are those not associated with a specific studentship. If you are the recipient of a scholarship or studentship, please specify in your personal statement, regardless of which stream you choose.

        All of the MRes Biomedical Research streams are open streams, with the exception of:

        • Epidemiology, Evolution and Control of Infectious Diseases (read more about the 1+3)
        • Respiratory and Cardiovascular Science (MRC studentships; BHF studentships)

        The two streams above are part of 1+3 PhD doctoral training courses. Applicants wishing to apply to these streams must first submit an application for the relevant studentship. It is only after studentships are awarded that successful recipients will be asked to submit an online application.

        Please be aware the deadlines for studentships are much earlier than standard course deadlines and you are encouraged to submit an application prior to Christmas 2018 for 2019 entry.

        The requirement to hold a studentship applies only to the two streams named above, and Respiratory and Cardiovascular Science does also accept self-funded students.

        Making an application

        All applicants to our Master’s courses must apply online.

        Immunology

        Immunology

        by | Aug 6, 2019 | Medical

        Postgraduate Certificate

        ECTS: 30 credits
        Duration: 3 months full-time
        (standalone course)

        MSc

        ECTS: 90 credits
        Duration: 1 year full-time
        (including PG Cert)

        Overview

         

        The PG Certificate in Immunology will provide you with the theoretical principles of Innate and Adaptive Immunity, a unique chance to plan, design and conduct your own Mini-Research Project in our teaching laboratories as well as the opportunity to attend an Immunology conference and conduct an in-depth team presentation of one immunology topic of choice.

        The MSc in Immunology will build from the PG Certificate by taking you on a journey to investigate immunity in health and disease. To accompany you on this journey are our leaders in the field with whom you will subsequently have the opportunity to conduct a 7 months laboratory-based research project.

        In addition to preparing you to become a researcher in Immunology (main professional outcome) by helping you strengthen your knowledge, creativity and critical thinking skills, the programme will also give you a chance to develop your communication and team working skills.

         

        Study programme

          

        The Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) lasts three months and is made up of the first three core modules (first term) of the MSc.

        The MSc builds on the PG Cert with an additional module in Immunology in Health and Disease, and a substantial seven-month research project in one of our hosting laboratories.

        You can apply to either the PG Cert or MSc in the first instance. If you choose the PG Cert, you can apply to complete the MSc with a starting date of January the following academic year.

         

         

        Careers

         

        The Immunology programme provides excellent training if you are intending to pursue a career in scientific research (academia, industry, communication). A high proportion of our graduates The Immunology programme provides excellent training if you are intending to pursue a career in scientific research (academia, industry, communication). A high proportion of our graduates proceeds to PhD study, or, if medically qualified, to clinical practice or research.

        As well as scientific training, the MSc programme will expand your repertoire of transferable skills, allowing you to also enter a variety of non-scientific careers including finance, management and various types of consultancy.

          Structure

           

          Modules shown are for the current academic year, and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.

           

           

          Core modules

           

          You study the three core modules below:

           

          Principles of Immunology

             

          The module will cover the principles of innate and adaptive immunity and therefore provide you with a solid understanding of immune players and interactions in a healthy environment. In addition, the module will provide you with an introduction to some practical laboratory and professional skills which will support your learning during the rest of the programme.

              

          Experimental Immunology

           

          The module is a Mini-Research Project during which you will work in pairs and experience a hands-on approach to experimental work, taking ownership of your mini project. In a set scientific frame, you will define your starting scientific hypothesis, design and execute your experimental plan, analyse and critique your own data and troubleshoot some of your experiments.

           

          Immunology in Practice

           

          You will attend the annual British Society of Immunology (BSI) conference (or winter school) during and after which you will work in small teams to investigate and report in–depth on a chosen topic of interest. In the unlikely event of the conference or winter school not taking place, you will be provided with current Northampton research topics in Immunology to investigate in your teams.

          Core modules

           

          Principles of Immunology

           

          The module will cover the principles of innate and adaptive immunity and therefore provide you with a solid understanding of immune players and interactions in a healthy environment. In addition, the module will provide you with an introduction to some practical laboratory and professional skills which will support your learning during the rest of the programme.

           

          Experimental Immunology

           

          The module is a Mini-Research Project during which you will work in pairs and experience a hands-on approach to experimental work, taking ownership of your mini project. In a set scientific frame, you will define your starting scientific hypothesis, design and execute your experimental plan, analyse and critique your own data and troubleshoot some of your experiments.

           

          Immunology in Practice

           

          You will attend the annual British Society of Immunology (BSI) conference (or winter school) during and after which you will work in small teams to investigate and report in–depth on a chosen topic of interest. In the unlikely event of the conference or winter school not taking place, you will be provided with current Northampton research topics in Immunology to investigate in your teams.

           

          Immunology in Health and Disease

           

          The module will take you on a journey amongst the topics of immunological research done at Northampton College. These include the immune response to bacterial, viral and parasitic infections, inflammation, immunology in autoimmune diseases as well as cancer immunology, but topics are subject to slightly change every year, depending on the most up to date research done in our laboratories.

           

          Immunology Research Project

           

          During this final module of the MSc, you will join a research team to conduct an experimental project. Provided by our staff, or found by yourself, the projects will be directly related to their subject of expertise and will allow you to experience life in a laboratory as well as use the scientific method to investigate in-depth an immunological question.

          Teaching and assessment

           

          Teaching methods

                

          Over the course of the programme, you will be taught using many approaches which are as much as possible reflective of the way the scientific community works and interacts.

          The taught part of the programme will require you to study independently prior to our face to face sessions and in teams. These will be in the form of:

          • small group tutorials
          • keynote lectures
          • data interpretation sessions
          • journal club
          • workshops
          • group work sessions
          • lectures
          In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend a conference (registration fees, accommodation and transport covered by the programme) during which you will get insight into the forefront of the discipline from the conference speakers. Finally, during your laboratory-based project, you will learn from interacting on a daily basis with researchers, presenting in lab meetings, attending seminars, observing others and receiving feedback on your work.

           

          Assessment methods

           

          Summative assessments will be in the form of:

          • computer-based closed-book examinations
          • oral individual and group presentations
          • conference written proceedings
          • posters
          • scientific papers
          • research project thesis and viva
          • research plan
          • laboratory meetings
          • coursework assessments.

          Assessments will take place during and at the end of each module.

            Entry requirements

             

            We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis.

            Minimum academic requirement

            Our minimum requirement is a 2.2 degree in an appropriate biological science subject (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, medicine, dentistry or veterinary science).

            International qualifications

            We also accept a wide variety of international qualifications.

            The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a USA qualification.

            For guidance see our Country Index though please note that the standards listed here are the minimum for entry to the College, and not specifically this Department.

            If you have any questions about admissions and the standard required for the qualification you hold or are currently studying then please contact the relevant admissions team.

            English language requirement (all applicants)

            All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

            For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for postgraduate applicants.

            How to apply

             

            You can submit one application form per year of entry, and usually choose up to two courses.

            .

            Choosing your course

            This course is divided into two progressional levels of study:

            • PG Certificate (PG Cert)
            • MSc

            Each level of study has its own separate entry point; you can apply to either level in the first instance.

            Making an application

            All applicants to our Master’s courses must apply online.

            MSc Human Molecular Genetics

            MSc Human Molecular Genetics

            by | Aug 6, 2019 | Medical

            Master’s degree

            ECTS: 90 credits
            Duration: 1 years full-time

            Overview

             

            This course provides a broad grounding in human genetics, with the emphasis on the molecular aspects of human genetics, particularly in relation to human disease.

            It is aimed mainly at science graduates who seek research careers in areas such as fundamental human molecular genetics, genetic factors in human health and disease, or molecular and cytogenetic approaches to diagnosis.

            The course is flexible, and updated regularly to reflect important advances in human genetics.

            Teaching covers a wide range of topics, including the fundamentals of human genetics, clinical genetics and genomics, together with more advanced topics such as diabetes, cancer genetics, gene therapy, animal models and epigenetics.

             

            Study programme

              

            There are up to four weeks of intensive laboratory practical sessions, as well as computer practicals in bioinformatics and genomics, regular research seminars, student seminar and journal presentations, study group activities and a six-month full-time research project, where students pursue a novel research question within an active research group environment. Areas covered include:

            • analysis of human monogenic disease
            • analytical methods and bioinformatics
            • animal models and transgenesis
            • cancer genetics
            • diabetes
            • epigenetics
            • gene therapy
            • molecular diagnostics and clinical genetics
            • multifactorial inheritance
            • the fundamentals of human and molecular genetics

             

            Careers

             

            Approximately 50% of our students go on to do a PhD, 25% become research assistants/associates, while others go on to jobs in industry or further studies (bioinformatics/ computing, medicine).

            Typically one or two students every year enter the NHS in clinical genetics training posts.

              Structure

               

              Modules shown are for the current academic year and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.

              Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

              Find out more about the limited circumstances in which we may need to make changes to or in relation to our courses, the type of changes we may make and how we will tell you about changes we have made.

               

              Core modules

               

              • 6–month research project
              • Analytical Methods in Human Genetics
              • Fundamentals of Molecular Genetics
              • Genetics of rare and common disease
              • Genomics in the Laboratory

              Teaching and assessment

               

              Teaching methods

                    

              • Lectures
              • Study group learning
              • Practical laboratory classes
              • Blackboard Learn
              • BL-embedded Qualitrics surveys
              • Class conference field trip
              • 6-month student research project
              • Panopto (lecture capture)
              • Research project placement
              • Tutorials
              • Videos
              • Workshops

               

              Assessment methods

               

              • E-learning exercises
              • Essays
              • Journal clubs
              • Lab performance
              • Oral examination
              • Peer formative assessment methods are used
              • Presentations (poster, oral and in the lab)
              • Research Dissertation
              • Study groups
              • Tutorial discussions
              • Written examination

              Entry requirements

               

              We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis.

              Minimum academic requirement

              Our minimum requirement is a 2.1 degree in biochemical sciences, genetics or other science-based degree.

              Mature applicants with relevant academic or professional experience will also be considered.

              International qualifications

              We also accept a wide variety of international qualifications.

              The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a USA qualification.

              For guidance see our Country Index though please note that the standards listed here are the minimum for entry to the College, and not specifically this Department.

              If you have any questions about admissions and the standard required for the qualification you hold or are currently studying then please contact the relevant admissions team.

              English language requirement (all applicants)

              All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

              For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for postgraduate applicants.

              How to apply

               

              You can submit one application form per year of entry, and usually choose up to two courses.

              .

              Making an application

              All applicants to our Master’s courses must apply online.