Course summary
Explore the molecular genetic basis of disease, from both human and pathogen perspectives. You will study key topics from the basis of genetic and infectious diseases, to diagnostic technologies in healthcare, bioinformatics and statistics. Not only that, but you will also gain advanced study in the theoretical and practical aspects from academics at the forefront of research. Working with the university’s research strategy, you will develop research skills essential to your career. You will be trained to carry out critical evaluation of published scientific papers and develop the ability to report and interpret results. This course is suitable for graduates in life sciences, biomedical sciences, and allied subjects, as well as those already employed in science, laboratory, or medical fields.
Modules
Molecular Evolution: Constructing the Tree of Life (10 credits), Common Research Methods: Transferable Research Skills (10 credits), Common research methods: molecular techniques (10 credits), Biochemistry of Cancer (20 credits), Molecular Services in Health Care (20 credits), Bioinformatics (10 credits), Human Molecular Genetics and Epigenetics (10 credits), Current Molecular Technologies (10 credits), Molecular Basis to Microbial Infection (10 credits).
Assessment method
By Examinations, Written exam, Oral exam, Essay, Poster presentation, Dissertation and Viva voce. Assessment methods vary depending on the topic being studied.
Entry requirements
2:2 honours degree (or international equivalent) in life sciences, biomedical sciences or allied subjects. IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element). As well as IELTS, we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study. We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fee information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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