MSc Molecular Microbiology Masters Degree
Glasgow , United Kingdom
Tuition Fee
GBP 27,500
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Microbiology | Molecular Biology | Molecular Genetics
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 27,500
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-18 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The postgraduate program in Microbiology provides a comprehensive foundation in essential skills for biotechnology and biomedical research. It offers advanced coursework, hands-on practicals, and a summer research project, equipping students for careers in academia, pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, and other life science sectors. The program is taught by leading experts and utilizes state-of-the-art research facilities to enhance the learning experience.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Semester 1
- Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students (20 credits)
- Postgraduate Studies in Microbiology (20 credits)
- Entrepreneurship (10 credits)
- Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 1 (10 credits)
- Elective Module (10 credits)
- In Vivo Biology (10 credits)
- Semester 2
- Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 2 (10 credits)
- Advanced Topics in Biomedical Research (20 credits)
- Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Microbiology (20 credits)
- Elective Module (10 credits)
- Drug Discovery (10 credits)
- Summer Research Project
- Choose from a selection of research project topics in areas such as genomics, molecular genetics, and synthetic biology.
Assessment:
- Multiple choice tests
- Computer quizzes
- Problem-solving scenarios
- Poster and oral presentations
- Essays
- Formal written exams
- Written thesis for the laboratory project
Teaching:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Hands-on practical sessions
Careers:
- Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
- Hospitals
- Universities
- Pharmaceutical & biotechnology industry laboratory research posts
- Laboratory technical support
- Medical/pharmaceutical/life science sales
- Academia
Other:
- The course is taught in the Strathclyde Institute for Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences.
- State-of-the-art research facilities include:
- Genome sequencer
- Protein purification facilities
- Mass spectrometers
- Fluorescence microscopes
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| Tuition Fees (Annual) | Scotland - £10,800 |
| | England, Wales & Northern Ireland - £10,800 |
| | International - £27,500 |
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a biological or chemical discipline.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5)
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