Overview

This multifaceted Molecular Cell Biology programme at Queen Mary University of London builds the knowledge and skills needed to kick-start your career in biomolecular research or a related discipline. Teaching is delivered by experts in the Biochemistry Department, the Centre for Molecular Cell Biology and the Centre for Cell Dynamics at the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences. It will cover research in areas such as chromosome biology, organisation of cells and tissues, bacterial physiology and host-microbe interaction, photosynthesis and plant sciences.

You will receive training in state-of-the art technologies and the latest theory in molecular cell biology, fluorescence imaging, protein production and analysis, structural biology, data processing, and other techniques used by modern biomolecular scientists.

This wide range of techniques, along with the extensive research project, will allow you to build a substantial portfolio of experimental skills and thereby tackle more elaborate research projects with increased confidence. You will study how to critically appraise published research and carry out a piece of original research. This course will therefore be a great preparation for a PhD project and for moving into industrial and academic research.

Career paths

This MSc programme provides comprehensive preparation for students wishing to progress onto a PhD, to work in research laboratories in academia, the clinical and industrial sector.

Molecular Cell Biology is one of the most employable subjects in biosciences. The range of jobs available to graduate students is large and varied. Major employers include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, universities, medical research institutes, as well as many opportunities in hospital and medical support services. Other careers where an MSc in Molecular Cell Biology would be useful include teaching roles, regulatory affairs officers, and science writing.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Biochemical Research Methods
Advanced Cell Biology Research Methods
Molecular Cell Biology Literature Review
Molecular Cell Biology Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences View 254 other Masters in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Degree requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or other relevant disciplines.

Other routes

Applicants with a good 2:2 degree (55% or above) will be considered on an individual basis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31450 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

15750 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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