Overview
If you are weighing up Molecular Biology MSc, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Molecular Biology splits your week between lectures and laboratory work, ending in a research project. 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 £18.500 to £39.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
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£18,500 - £39,000