Structural Biology (MRes)
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
The MRes in Structural Biology is an intensive, high-quality introduction to research in structural and computational biology, which are key to the dissection of macromolecular 'machines' and cellular pathways of medical interest.
This course offers both taught components and extensive research experience for students with backgrounds in biological, chemical and physical sciences. It is particularly suitable for those who wish to gain both theoretical and practical research experience in the techniques of structural biology.
Our research areas include:
Molecular chaperones, amyloid fibrils, pore-forming toxins
M. tuberculosis, cytoskeletal proteins
Signal transduction, bacterial pathogenesis and DNA replication
Electron microscopy, cytoskeletal dynamics and function
Electron cryo-microscopy; electron tomography and image processing; development of methods for recognition and separation of heterogeneous molecular complexes; bacteriophage assembly; structural analysis of the transcription factor p53
Hsp90, the kinetochore
DNA repair
Protein folding and misfolding, in particular at the point of synthesis on intact ribosomes
Viral protein-nucleic acid interactions.
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About this course
Graduates go on to careers in academia, or the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Possible professions include higher education lecturer, research scientist, or science writer. This degree can also be useful in becoming a secondary school teacher.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a biological, chemical or physical sciences subject.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
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Subjects
- Presentation
- Biology
- Structural Biology
- BiologyMRes Structural Biology
- MRes Structural Biology
- Assessed Coursework
- Literature Survey
- Oral Presentation
- Components
- DNA Replication
Course programme
You will begin by following taught modules, before starting your research project, which is the main focus for the rest of the programme. In the second term, you will produce a written literature review and an oral presentation on the background and plan of the research. You will then submit a thesis, which will be orally examined at the end of the academic year.
Training is also provided in searching and evaluating data in literature and online databases, and in the analytical and presentational skills required by the successful research scientist.
MODULE GROUPS
COMPULSORY MODULES
- Assessed Coursework MRes Structural Biology
- Literature Survey and Oral Presentation MRes Structural Biology
- Thesis and Viva MRes Structural Biology
Additional information
Full-time home students: £9960 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa
Structural Biology (MRes)