Chromosome and Developmental Biology
Bachelor's degree
In Oxford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Oxford
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Start date
Different dates available
Applicants are strongly advised to visit the Medical Sciences Graduate School website to help them identify the most suitable course and supervisors. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the Medical Sciences Graduate School website to help them identify the most suitable course and supervisors.
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Subjects
- IT
- Biology
- Medical
- Medical training
- School
- Developmental Biology
Course programme
You will generally spend the first year learning a range of biochemical, genetic and cell biological techniques by undertaking short projects in different laboratories and by following taught courses. These elements are intended to expose you to possible thesis advisers and prepare you for your doctoral work. You can then make an informed choice of your main thesis research project and submit a research proposal for years two to four.
- regulation of chromosomes through the mitotic and meiotic cell cycle
- regulation of genome stability and mechanisms of DNA repair
- gene/genome regulation in development; mechanism of transcription, the role of chromatin, nuclear organisation and epigenetic pathways
- RNA biogenesis and function (including non-coding RNA)
- regulating cell fate and pattern formation (including signalling mechanisms and stem cell biology).
You should usually undertake at least three projects in the first year.
The first year of the programme would typically include integrated advanced courses, seminars, tutorials and workshops.
You will normally have the opportunity to study:
Chromosome and Developmental Biology