Structural and Molecular Biology MPhil/PhD
UCL (University College London)
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UCL (University College London)

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The UCL Research Department of Structural and Molecular Biology (SMB), within the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology (ISMB) conducts world-class research in the areas of modern biology, biotechnology and medicine, while providing a stimulating interdisciplinary postgraduate training and vibrant environment. The Research Department of Structural and Molecular Biology provides a leading-edge research environment, superb access to technical resources, and world-recognised research ...Read more

The UCL Research Department of Structural and Molecular Biology (SMB), within the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology (ISMB) conducts world-class research in the areas of modern biology, biotechnology and medicine, while providing a stimulating interdisciplinary postgraduate training and vibrant environment. The Research Department of Structural and Molecular Biology provides a leading-edge research environment, superb access to technical resources, and world-recognised research expertise in areas such as ageing, algal biology and biotechnology, bacterial secretion, bioinformatics, computational biology, cellular protein trafficking, drug metabolism, cellular respiration, molecular microbiology, RNA and transcription biology, signal transduction, synthetic biology, protein biogenesis and folding, protein structure and dynamics and protein aggregation in disease.

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Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, cell biology, chemical biology, molecular biology, physics, chemistry or similar subjects from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Our studentship places are limited and highly sought after; previous research experience would provide a competitive edge to prospective candidates.

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£36,500 per year

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UCL (University College London)
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University College London (UCL) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across...

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UCL (University College London)
Gower Street London Camden WC1E 6BT United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Euston  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.2 miles away
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