Biological Sciences (MSc by Research)

There are several research topics available for this degree. See below examples of research areas including an outline of the topics, the supervisor, funding information and eligibility criteria:

• Characterisation of novel proteins and their complexes, involved in the maintenance of genome integrity in human cancers
• Combating the Global Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance by Refinement of the Minor Groove Binder Anti-Infective Drug Discover Platform
• Insights into mammalian genome integrity and its evolution from protists and early-branching metazoa.
• Isolation, characterization and exploitation of novel enzymes for use in biotechnology
• Structural biochemistry of ETS transcription factor complexes and their role in neoplastic transcriptional networks
• Structural genomics of Borrelia species, emerging tick-borne pathogens causing Lyme Disease
• Studies on the role of mono- and poly(ADP)-ribosylation in DNA transactions in health and disease

We provide a supportive and vibrant research environment for postgraduate researchers (PGRs). Researchers at all levels are encouraged to contribute and collaborate. The Graduate School ensures that postgraduate research is of the highest quality and equips you with the resources that you need to become a successful researcher.

We have an exciting and comprehensive Researcher Skills Development Programme available to all postgraduate researchers. This enables you to broaden your knowledge and access tools and skills which can significantly improve employability. The programme is also mapped onto Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework (RDF), allowing you to benefit from Vitae support as well as our own Programme.

We offer skills training through a programme designed to take advantage of technology platforms as well as face-to-face workshops and courses. The University has subscribed to Epigeum, a programme of on-line research training support designed and managed by staff at Imperial College London which will be accessed via Brightspace, the University’s Virtual Learning Environment. We also subscribe to the University of East Anglia webinar series and The Good Doctorate video training series. We are part of the North West and Yorkshire PGR Training Group that allows PGRs to attend relevant training opportunities at other nearby universities.