Overview

Structural Molecular Biology (Online) from Birkbeck, University of London allows you to understand how macromolecules work at the atomic level of detail. This is important particularly in designing drugs which act at the molecular level to affect macromolecules.

Here you will learn key experimental techniques in modern structural biology and methods for carrying out structural biology research.

This innovative course is taught entirely using the internet. You study part-time in your own time, wherever you are in the world. Many of our students have full-time jobs or extensive family responsibilities.

Careers and Employability

Graduates go on to careers in research, science writing, teaching, and academia. Possible professions include higher education lecturer, research scientist, or science writer. This degree can also be useful in various roles within the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in becoming a secondary school teacher.

We offer a comprehensive Careers and Employability Service to help you advance your career, while our in-house, professional recruitment consultancy, Birkbeck Talent, works with London’s top employers to help you gain work experience that fits in with your evening studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Macromolecular and Cellular Electron Microscopy

Principles of Protein Structure

Protein Bioinformatics

Protein Crystallography

Protein Expression, Purification and Biophysical Characterisation

Protein Structure Determination

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , International

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The university recommends that applicants apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Biochemistry

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in science, computing or mathematics, or equivalent qualification, or relevant work experience.

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Tuition Fees

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6780 GBP / year

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4150 GBP / year

≈ 4150 GBP / year

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Prepare for Your English Test

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General requirements

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International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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