Course summary
Our Molecular and Cellular Biology MRes is designed to provide professional training in the principles, analytical methods and interpretive skills that are necessary to explore biology systems at the cellular and molecular level. This will include training in a wide range of state-of-the-art techniques. Why study this course? The School of Biosciences has an international reputation as a centre of excellence in the areas covered by this MRes degree. This programme is designed to prepare students for a career in research in molecular and cellular biology and its applications. It comprises a year of intensive training and research experience leading to the award of an MRes degree. Applicants for the MRes programme should be of high calibre with first or 2.1 degrees. Applications will be welcome from students with a background in Physics and Chemistry, as well as from those with a degree in Biochemistry, Biology or other Life Sciences. Applications from overseas are welcome but note that no funding is available and applicants will have to raise their own funds. EU applicants are also welcome.
Modules
Direct Research Experience: two research projects undertaken in different laboratories; Training in Research Techniques; Science Funding and Enterprise Skills in Biosciences
Assessment method
The 2 taught modules are assessed via examination, essays and oral presentations; the 2 research projects are assessed via reports, oral presentation, poster assessment and a viva voce.
How to apply
International applicants
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
An Honours degree (minimum 2.1), preferably with a background in the physical sciences, as well as those with degrees in biochemistry, biology or other life sciences; English language requirements may apply for international students.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/fees-and-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT