
Medical Molecular Biology with Genetics MSc
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our understanding of modern molecular biology and genetics, and its application in medical research, has led to huge advances in the diagnosis, prognosis and development of clinical treatments of human diseases. Students choosing to study the Medical Molecular Biology with Genetics MSc will enjoy a highly integrated postgraduate course, which combines modern in-depth molecular biology and genetics knowledge and theories, with extensive hands-on practical experience in their application in the medical laboratory. The course is a full-time programme consisting of three semesters.
Semesters one and two comprise a range of lecture, seminar, practical and research techniques modules covering key cutting edge topics of modern medical molecular biology and genetics. The summer semester consists of a laboratory based research project and dissertation. Research projects are available in a number of areas, linked with the research interests of the members of NWCR Institute and School of Medical Sciences.
Key highlights
- Combines in-depth molecular biology and genetics theory with medical laboratory practice
- Extensive hands-on practical experience applying techniques in the medical laboratory
- Covers cutting-edge topics in modern medical molecular biology and genetics
- Taught through lectures, seminars, practicals and research techniques modules
- Summer semester laboratory-based research project and dissertation
- Research projects linked to NWCR Institute and School of Medical Sciences research
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Molecular biologist
- Research scientist
- Clinical scientist (genomics)
- Genetic technologist
- Biomedical research technician
- PhD researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,500 per year | International: £26,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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