Overview
Molecular Biology BSc is one of the routes we place students on most often, and it is offered widely enough that there is usually a fit whatever your profile looks like. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Molecular Biology builds from broad foundations towards a research question of your own. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 27 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.000 to £37.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
The core laboratory discipline behind most of modern biotechnology, and its techniques are what employers actually hire for. Named experience in cloning, PCR and sequencing on a CV opens doors.
Roles graduates go into
- Research scientist
- Molecular laboratory analyst
- Genomics or sequencing scientist
- Bioprocess development scientist
- Clinical trials scientist
- Bioinformatics analyst
Where they work
- Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
- Genomics and sequencing providers
- NHS and public health laboratories
- Research institutes and universities
- Agricultural biotechnology
After the course
A doctorate for research independence, or an industry route through development and manufacturing science.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,000 - £37,000