Molecular Medicine

Overview

The Molecular Medicine programme from Bangor University is a discipline which researches the causes and mechanisms of disease at a molecular level and applies this knowledge to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. 

The main aim of this program is to develop the Scientific Research Skills of motivated postgraduate students aiming for a career in scientific research. The program will combine laboratory research with supportive and integrative taught content tailored to equip the student to effectively interpret and communicate scientific findings. 

The Molecular Medicine program aims to develop rigorous research and analytical skills, a concept of good laboratory practice and ability to critically interpret and evaluate both the scientific literature and self-generated data. Creativity and originality in students approach to laboratory research will be encouraged. 

Successful graduates will also attain wider employability skills including multi-disciplinarity, data management, numeracy, statistics, translating research into practice and in silico data analysis necessary for a successful career in both academic and industrial sectors.

Careers

A postgraduate degree is essential for students which want to pursue a scientific research career in academia or industry. The main aim of this programme is to develop the scientific research skills of motivated postgraduate students aiming for a career in scientific research. 

The programme will combine laboratory research with supportive and integrative taught content tailored to equip the student to effectively interpret and communicate scientific findings.