Overview

This Molecular and Cellular Biology degree at the University of Birmingham is designed to provide hands-on scientific training through a year of intensive instruction in fundamental and advanced techniques in molecular and cellular biology, combined with extensive research experience. In short, this MRes course will give you a ‘flying start’ to a subsequent PhD programme or a career in industry-based research and development.

Career

The most frequent destination of graduates from this MRes course are PhD programmes either at the University of Birmingham or elsewhere, including PhD opportunities abroad.

Equally, some graduates find that their most desirable career goal lies outside academic research, for instance in research and development of the pharmaceutical or biotech industries. Either way, the research and skills training provides a highly versatile platform for developing your future career.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Flow cytometry

Cell Manipulation, Transfection and Micro-Injection

Mammalian cell culture

Protein expression and purification

Metabolomics

NMR spectroscopy

Chromatin immunoprecipitation screening

Drug screening

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences View 94 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first- or upper second-class Honours degree.

The programme would particularly welcome applications from those with a background in the physical sciences, as well as those with degrees in Biochemistry, Biology or other life sciences.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29310 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7970 GBP / year

≈ 7970 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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