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MSc - Master of Science
University of Strathclyde
Full Time
23-SEP-24
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Strathclyde
Full time
23-SEP-24
12 months
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Why this course?
Firstly, we offer you dedicated training in a broad suite of practical laboratory skills.
Secondly, this is complemented by two unique classes that develop your transferable skills in statistics, presentations, career development, and ethics, as well as honing your science writing skills and your ability to design experiments and analyse sophisticated datasets.
Thirdly, our taught classes capture the excitement of cutting-edge research fields and you'll be taught by active researchers or practising clinical professionals. There is a choice of classes that allows you to select a pathway to suit your future aspirations.
The Molecular Microbiology Masters provides the perfect springboard to future training at PhD level or gives you a range of skills and experience that will prove attractive to employers from industry or the healthcare provision sector.
Study with us
•develop knowledge and skills in areas such as genomics, molecular genetics and synthetic biology
•gain transferable skills in statistics, communication, ethics, science writing and critical analysis of data
•design experiments and analyse complex datasets
Careers
After graduating you should be ideally qualified for positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as hospitals and universities.
You may wish to continue your studies for an MPhil or PhD degree.
This course provides the background training for a career in:
•pharmaceutical & biotechnology industry laboratory research posts
•laboratory technical support
•medical/pharmaceutical/life science sales
academia, following a further PhD route
Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a biological or chemical discipline.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,800 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£10,800 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£27,500 per year
Students from EU
The fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Additional fees applicable.
£27,500 per year
Students from International
The fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Additional fees applicable.
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