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Molecular Biology
MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
What it's about
This programme is designed for professionals in health and related areas, such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, who wish to acquire knowledge and understanding of molecular biology and its impact on biomedicine and related disciplines. It introduces you to recent advances made in the study of disease, with the emphasis on how advanced molecular technologies inform and impact upon clinical practice.
The theory is delivered using the online Blackboard virtual learning environment that provides the flexibility of studying at your own pace and from any location in the world. You will interact with other students on the course through online discussion groups and receive excellent support from your tutors who are only an email or phone call away.
Workshops at our Stoke-on-Trent campus enable you to put your learning into practice by applying molecular techniques to diagnostic and analytical practice in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
The full programme incorporates the PgC Molecular Basis of Disease and PgD Molecular Biology for Health Professionals as qualifications in their own right or as step-off points on the way to achieving the MSc.
Who's it for
The programme comprises postgraduate certificate, diploma and masters courses and is aimed at professionals in health and related areas such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, who wish to acquire knowledge and develop understanding of molecular biology and its impact on biomedicine. The programme explores current understanding of molecular biology and techniques within a clinical context.
What you do
Each of these awards has been designed specifically to meet the needs of professionals in Biomediceine.
The Certificate will introduce you to recent advances made in the study of disease, with the emphasis on how advanced molecular technologies inform and impact on clinical practice.
The Diploma takes theory into practice, with hands-on practical skills developed during two one week residential short courses (in January and June). These workshops will enable you to meet with your cohort, attend seminars and undertake practical work in our excellent laboratory facilities under the guidance of practicing clinical scientists and academics.
The Masters in Molecular Biology incorporates all of the Certificate and Diploma studies and provides you with an opportunity to undertake a masters research project. Projects may be completed in your place of work or at the University.
Fact File
| Qualification: | MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Sciences |
| Location: | Stoke Campus |
| Course Start: | February and September intakes
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| Course Length: | MSc: one to three years.
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| Attendance: | For the PgCert in Molecular Basis of Disease - this may be completed entirely without attendance at the University.
For the PgDip in Molecular Biology for Health Professionals. For this award, you will need to attend for two weeks minimum. The two weeks are scheduled during January and June where you will undertake the practical modules as full-time short courses.
For the Masters in Molecular Biology. For the Masters award you will need to attend for the two weeks of the practical courses (see above for the Diploma). In addition, if you are undertaking the project at the University, this will require a minimum of 5 months residence. International students on the programme may wish to reside at the University for the duration of the award and undertake the on-line modules whilst on campus. This would enable you to meet with tutors, utilise University resources and make an early start to the development of your project plans. |
| Entry Requirements: | Accredited professional qualifications or vocational experience in relevant areas (e.g. health sciences, the health professions, biomedical and biological science). Minimum 2:2 degree in an appropriate subject or international equivalent. |
| Application: | Application is by our online application form, alternatively for a postal application pack please contact our Course Enquiries department. Your application should be accompanied by two references and copies of previous academic qualifications, these can be either be sent by post or by email to scienceadmissions@staffs.ac.uk. |
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Contact
For more information about Molecular Biology please contact:
Mountain,Harryt: +44 (0)1782 294702
e: H.A.Mountain@staffs.ac.uk Enquiries Team
Cadman Building,
College Road,
Stoke-on-Trent,
ST4 2DE
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
