The course will introduce you to recent advances made in the study of disease, with an emphasis on how advanced molecular technologies inform, and impact upon, clinical practice. You’ll develop hands-on practical skills during two one-week residential short courses, held in June and September.
You can tailor many elements of the course to focus on your personal or employment interests. For example, you’ll undertake a research project which can be completed at your place of work or at the University.
The MSc involves eight 15-credit modules plus your project, which is worth 60-credits. Each 15-credit module will involve 12-15 hours of study per week over nine weeks. Part-time students are advised to take one module at a time. Full-time students will take two modules at a time.
Principles of Molecular Biology The fundamental principles of molecular biology are studied. This includes: the structure and function of DNA, RNA, genes and genomes: replication, processing and modifications that occur: and the mechanisms of regulation and control.
Chronic Multi-factorial Disease Chronic diseases occur as a consequence of one or more contributory factors. How these factors can lead to disease onset, progression and a disruption to normal metabolic and physiological processes will be addressed.
Infectious disease The molecular mechanisms of disease caused by various pathogens including bacteria, viruses, fungi, non-conventional agents, protozoa and major parasitic worms will be investigated.
Bioinformatics Huge amounts of important data is being generated from genomic projects. The analysis of this data will be studied, including: gene identification, homology searching, genomic databases, gene prediction, functional genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics.
Molecular Diagnostics This residential module provides you with instruction, skills development and hands-on experience of molecular techniques currently used in clinical diagnostics.
Medical Genetics and Genomics The molecular basis of genetic diseases, their origin, and the types of mutations that can occur as well as their potential phenotypic consequence will be studied. The revolutionary impact of genomics in medicine will be examined.
MSc Molecular Biology Project A laboratory based research project reflecting your area of interest wherever possible. Projects will be designed in consultation with a university-based supervisor and can be conducted either at your place of work or here at Staffordshire University.
You will have the choice of one optional module:
- Negotiated Learning Module or
- Current Developments in Genetics
The negotiated learning module offers students a fantastic opportunity to conduct an in depth study of a topic of their choice. The learning and assessment programme would be designed in consultation with the module tutor. Genetics and molecular biology are fast moving fields. Current Developments in Genetics looks at the forefront of genetic research and its applications.
Practical DNA Analysis This practical course will cover the key techniques in DNA analysis. The module focuses on gene cloning from bacteria. The application of these to wider aspects of biology and health will be stressed.
The course will introduce you to recent advances made in the study of disease, with an emphasis on how advanced molecular technologies inform, and impact upon, clinical practice. You’ll develop hands-on practical skills during two one-week residential short courses, held in June and September.
You can tailor many elements of the course to focus on your personal or employment interests. For example, you’ll undertake a research project which can be completed at your place of work or at the University.
The MSc involves eight 15-credit modules plus your project, which is worth 60-credits. Each 15-credit module will involve 12-15 hours of study per week over nine weeks. Part-time students are advised to take one module at a time. Full-time students will take two modules at a time.
Principles of Molecular Biology The fundamental principles of molecular biology are studied. This includes: the structure and function of DNA, RNA, genes and genomes: replication, processing and modifications that occur: and the mechanisms of regulation and control.
Chronic Multi-factorial Disease Chronic diseases occur as a consequence of one or more contributory factors. How these factors can lead to disease onset, progression and a disruption to normal metabolic and physiological processes will be addressed.
Infectious disease The molecular mechanisms of disease caused by various pathogens including bacteria, viruses, fungi, non-conventional agents, protozoa and major parasitic worms will be investigated.
Bioinformatics Huge amounts of important data is being generated from genomic projects. The analysis of this data will be studied, including: gene identification, homology searching, genomic databases, gene prediction, functional genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics.
Molecular Diagnostics This residential module provides you with instruction, skills development and hands-on experience of molecular techniques currently used in clinical diagnostics.
Medical Genetics and Genomics The molecular basis of genetic diseases, their origin, and the types of mutations that can occur as well as their potential phenotypic consequence will be studied. The revolutionary impact of genomics in medicine will be examined.
MSc Molecular Biology Project A laboratory based research project reflecting your area of interest wherever possible. Projects will be designed in consultation with a university-based supervisor and can be conducted either at your place of work or here at Staffordshire University.
You will have the choice of one optional module:
- Negotiated Learning Module or
- Current Developments in Genetics
The negotiated learning module offers students a fantastic opportunity to conduct an in depth study of a topic of their choice. The learning and assessment programme would be designed in consultation with the module tutor. Genetics and molecular biology are fast moving fields. Current Developments in Genetics looks at the forefront of genetic research and its applications.
Practical DNA Analysis This practical course will cover the key techniques in DNA analysis. The module focuses on gene cloning from bacteria. The application of these to wider aspects of biology and health will be stressed.