Molecular and cellular biology combines genetics and biochemistry to understand life at the molecular level and it aims to explain how molecular function produces the hierarchy of living cells, tissues and ultimately whole organisms.

You will gain hands-on experience of modern laboratory techniques.

Life Sciences at Glasgow

With hands-on experience and flexible degrees, studying at the School of Life Sciences challenges you to apply the theory of the classroom in practical situations, in the lab or the field. We offer an extremely wide range of courses in human and animal biology, biomolecular sciences, infection and immunity.

Our aim is to offer internationally competitive degrees that meet the needs of today’s science graduates. To achieve this aim, we utilise the research and teaching strengths of the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences to provide our graduates with the skills necessary for success in any chosen career.

We have a large and diverse student body, which includes Scottish, UK, EU and international students. We regularly welcome visiting and exchange students, and we believe in the many advantages our students gain from adding an international dimension to their studies.

Strengths of the school include:

• substantial flexibility within our range of degree programmes
• an opportunity for you to gain experience working or studying abroad
• annual field courses to destinations around the globe
• access to the University’s world-renowned museums of Anatomy and Zoology
• top-quality student experience.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Our graduates are employed in the pharmaceutical, biomedical and biotechnological industries; others go on to postgraduate research in laboratories and then into research careers. Graduates are able to move readily into related specialties such as biotechnology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology and physiology.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Computational biologist
• Bioinformatician
• Genetic counsellor
• Plant technologist
• Biotechnologist
• Molecular geneticist
• Molecular biologist
• Clinical researcher
• Epidemiologist