Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc
Master
In Sheffield
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Master
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
1 Year
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The biotechnological applications of molecular biology underpin major industries in the medical and agricultural sectors. Insights from the study of genetic material are already benefiting the development of new diagnostic tests, therapeutic agents, bioenergy production systems, improved crops and more. The range and value of these developments is rapidly increasing.
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This exciting MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology programme provides training for bioscience graduates to develop confidence and independence in their practical skills and knowledge relevant to careers in this area. Successful graduates will be ready to undertake further study at PhD level or to enter employment in the biotechnology sector.
You’ll learn essential practical skills, study the relevant theory in the Departments of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and Chemical and Biological Engineering, and carry out an individual research project, in which you’ll learn how to design and conduct research, keep records and present the research in different styles.
A 2:1 degree or equivalent university qualification in molecular biology or a related subject (eg biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, and microbiology). We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.
Candidates with professional experience may also be considered following interview.
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Subjects
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Engineering
- Cells
- RNA World
- Plant Biotechnology
- Environments
- Microbiology
- Biochemical engineering
- Bioprocess Design
Course programme
Core modules
- Laboratory Skills in Molecular Bioscience
- Cells as Factories
- Advanced Research Topics
- Literature Review
- Research Project (typical research areas include plant genetic engineering, protein engineering, environmental microbiology or genetic studies by mutagenesis)
Choose any three from:
- The RNA World
- Plant Biotechnology
- Microbiology of Extreme Environments
- Advanced Biochemical Engineering
- Advanced Bioprocess Design Project
Our masters courses give you a solid grounding in experimental science, with personal supervision and tutorials by experienced scientists, based in modern and well-equipped labs, leading on to a research project in which you design and conduct your own research. You will learn cutting edge science from research leaders, and gain practice in reading scientific literature and writing reports.
AssessmentAssessment is based on a combination of coursework, project work, formal examinations and a dissertation.
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Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc