Structural Molecular Biology MSc
Birkbeck, University of London
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COURSE OVERVIEWThe MSc and PG Dip are taught through a combination of on-campus and online teaching with lots of opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience in our world-class research laboratories. We offer you:an in-depth introduction to the field of molecular bioscienceknowledge of the core areas of structural biology needed to study biological molecules and more complex samplesan opportunity to gain understanding of molecular microbiology techniquestraining in research skills, covering ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

The MSc and PG Dip are taught through a combination of on-campus and online teaching with lots of opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience in our world-class research laboratories. We offer you:

an in-depth introduction to the field of molecular bioscience

knowledge of the core areas of structural biology needed to study biological molecules and more complex samples

an opportunity to gain understanding of molecular microbiology techniques

training in research skills, covering both a wide range of laboratory methods as well as statistics and data handling.

On the MSc, you will then be able to extend your skills and knowledge further with the completion of an independent experimental research project within one of our research groups.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in research, science writing, teaching and academia. The course is also ideal for graduates already working in industry, to enlarge their theoretical background and complement their practical experience.

You will find structural molecular biology graduates continuing their study to PhD level or progressing in careers in areas such as:

research, testing, product development and quality assurance laboratories within universities and industry settings

the healthcare sector

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SR
Student Reviewer
12 Nov 15

I would definitely recommend Birkbeck University, especially for their part-time studies. If you are interested in research, then I was really impressed with research methods as..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

The labs here are just excellent. Some of the lecturesrs are very poor though and seem not to have a clue in what they are..Read more

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A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in science, computing or mathematics, or equivalent qualification, or relevant work experience.

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£12,150 per year

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£19,030 per year

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£19,030 per year

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12 Nov 15
I would definitely recommend Birkbeck University, especially for their part-time studies. If you are interested in research, then I was really impressed with research methods as...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
The labs here are just excellent. Some of the lecturesrs are very poor though and seem not to have a clue in what they are...
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Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street Bloomsbury London Camden WC1E 7HX United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Goodge Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.5 miles away
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