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Study Details: MSc 1 year, full-time
Join an internationally-recognised centre for pioneering research into genetics with specific expertise in patterns of human inheritance, identification of genetic determinants of human diseases, cancer genetics, circadian rhythms and microbial pathogenesis. Our renowned research includes the discovery by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys of the technique of DNA fingerprinting and, more recently, for the identification of the bones of Richard III. We are proud of our cross-organism approach, which emphasises the fundamental importance of genetics as a common language for understanding the biology of organisms as diverse as bacteriophages, bacteria, yeast, fruit flies, insects, plants and humans.
The MSc in Molecular Genetics is a one-year full-time degree for biological sciences graduates to learn and develop an understanding of current concepts in modern molecular genetics and how to apply these techniques to research. The course is divided into a taught phase (semester 1) and an extended research project (semester 2) within the College of Life Sciences.
The taught phase comprises of three months of intensive lectures and taught laboratory work, which will provide you with scientific knowledge underpinning the basis of modern techniques.
A key component of the course is the six month research project, which will give you the opportunity to study and research one of the department’s key research areas in much greater depth. As well as developing your understanding of the processes and techniques used in molecular genetics, you will learn how to critically analyse data and research papers whilst contributing to the world-leading research that each laboratory undertakes.
2:2 degree (or equivalent) in a biological science.
Significant relevant work experience may be considered.
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There are a number of possible sources of funding: loans and grants, bursaries and scholarships.
The course is ideally suited for students aiming to gain further experience in experimental protocols for a career in laboratory science. As the techniques are broadly applicable to a range of organisms and samples, the course provides career opportunities in various laboratory settings and stages of research or practical application.
The first semester, the taught phase of the MSc degree will comprise of intensive taught laboratory classes alongside a series of lectures.
This part of the course is organised in two modules:
Plus your MSc Research Project
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