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Overview
The Molecular Biology program offered by Staffordshire University is designed for health professionals who want to understand its impact on biomedicine and related subjects. It will also be of interest to those working in other areas of biology where molecular biology has applications.
The course will enable you to study areas of molecular biology of particular interest or relevance to your employment. It includes a workplace project which you can tailor to be highly relevant to your current work and interests.
The course is designed to be flexible, with the majority being delivered online, plus two practical weeks in our laboratories, where you can put your learning into practice. You can choose to study full-time or part-time, and we offer September or February start dates.
The theory is delivered using our online Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment. You’ll interact with other students on the course through online discussion groups and receive excellent support from your tutors.
Careers
The course is designed to aid your career advancement in any field where molecular biology is relevant. Or you may be looking to change or re-focus your career in this direction.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Modules include:
- Bioinformatics
- Chronic Multi-factorial Disease
- Infectious disease
- Current Developments In Genetics
- Medical Genetics and Genomics
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Negotiated Learning Module
- MSc Molecular Biology Project
- Practical DNA Analysis
- Principles Of Molecular Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 16 months
- Part-time
- 25 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Molecular Sciences View 96 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- You’ll normally need a minimum 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Accredited professional qualifications or vocational experience can be considered, and we strongly encourage anyone interested in the course to get in touch.
Tuition Fee
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International
10875 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14500 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 16 months. -
EU/EEA
5887 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7850 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 16 months.
Part time: All students - £3,915 per year
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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