Molecular Bioscience MSc

• Overview

  With specific pathways in Genetics and Genomic or Molecular Medicine.

  The MSc Molecular Bioscience has two distinct and separate pathways of study allowing you to focus on Molecular Medicine or Genetics and Genomic. You can elect to take study topics in your chosen area of interest and it allows you to design your Master’s degree to meet your career aspirations.

  Apply for MSc Molecular Bioscience (Genetics and Genomics)

  • September 2020/2021 Full Time
  • September 2020/2021 Part Time

  Apply for MSc Molecular Bioscience (Molecular Medicine)

  • September 2020/2021 Full Time
  • September 2020/2021 Part Time

  Course

  Highlights

  • Subject specific modules tailored to the individual pathways allow you to design your Master’s degree to meet your career aspirations.
  • Well-equipped Biomedical Science laboratories used for learning and research.
  • Apply and develop your skills in a practical, real-world setting.
  • 240 hours of Work placements.
  • Motivated and research active Tutors.
  • Brand New Campus and Facilities at our £330 million Waterside Campus.
  • An opportunity for you to write up your research and present your study.

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• Course Details

  MSc Molecular Bioscience with specific pathways in Genetics and Genomic or Molecular Medicine.

  The programme supports you to develop your knowledge and understanding of key aspects of your chosen pathway and is aimed at individuals that have a prior knowledge of, or keen interest in, Molecular Medicine or Genetics and Genomic.

  Areas of focus in Molecular Medicine include the role of stem cells and gene therapy in health and disease, the biological basis of cancer, and the development of molecular-based therapies.

  Our Genetics and Genomic pathway also allows you to explore a range of topics, with current research at Northampton focusing in antimicrobial resistance, the genetics of neurological disease and the impact of human host genetic variation on the regulation of infection.

  Whether you wish to follow an applied career in bioscience or go on to further study at PhD level this Programme gives you the skills, qualification and insight to follow your dreams.

  Students study six modules over one year full time, or two years if studying part time.  The programme supports you to develop your knowledge and understanding of key aspects of your chosen pathway and is aimed at individuals that have a prior knowledge of, or keen interest in, Molecular Bioscience or Genetics and Genomic. Areas of focus in Molecular Medicine include immunological cancers, the pathology of neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disease and the role of bioenergetics in health and disease. Our Genetics and Genomic pathway is also very diverse, with current research at Northampton in antimicrobial resistance, the genetics of neurological disease and the impact of changes in the human host on the genetic regulation of infectious bacteria.

  You will follow subject specific and Research Methods modules and undertake a research project in your area of interest that gives an individual focus, whilst also integrating you into our Faculty’s Molecular Biosciences Research Group. You will study Current Issues in  Molecular Bioscience which allows you to study relevant and cutting-edge topics working independently with the support of tutor supervisors.

  The Dissemination module supports you to develop your communication skills and disseminate your research findings in the form of conference presentations, submission to peer reviewed journals, or to a wider audience.

  To improve your employability, apply your skills and build your social capital you will also complete 240 hours of Applied Practice in a stimulating and well-structured placement.  You could apply your skills to either industrial, academic, clinical or educational aspects of Molecular Bioscience and gain valuable real-world work experience.

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  Information

  Further information

  If you would like to find out more information, please contact the course tutor Anthony.Baross@northampton.ac.uk.

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• Requirements

  You will need to have a minimum 2.2 class honours degree in a Biological Science from a UK university or international equivalent in order to be eligible to apply for this course.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at postgraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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• Course Content
  • Level 7

  If a student opts to study the Molecular Medicine pathway, the module SLSM012 will become a compulsory module. If a student opts to take the Genetics and Genomics pathway, the module SLSM014 becomes a compulsory module. A student cannot take both SLSM014 and SLSM012.

  • Genetics and Genomics (20 Credits)
    Module code: SLSM014

    Core Module N
  • Molecular Medicine (20 Credits)
    Module code: SLSM012

    Core Module N
  • Current Topics in Molecular Bioscience (20 Credits)
    Module code: SLSM015

    Core Module Y
  • Applied Practice (40 Credits)
    Module code: SPOM019

    Core Module Y
  • Dissemination (20 Credits)
    Module code: SPOM020

    Core Module Y
  • Molecular Bioscience Dissertation (60 Credits)
    Module code: SLSM013

    Core Module Y
  • Research Methods (20 Credits)
    Module code: SPOM029

    Core Module Y

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  Our Biomedical Science laboratories are modern and well equipped with research facilities that will enable you to learn and develop your skills in an innovative and supportive environment. Current specialist facilities include:

  • cell culture facilities (for working with human cell lines – i.e. cancer cells)
  • genetics/genomics facilities for the analysis of DNA and RNA (including PCR and next-generation sequencing technology)
  • specialist Microbiology laboratories fluorescence, bright-field and electron microscope.
  • Experienced subject specialists actively researching and publishing in their fields.
  • Opportunities to attend and present research at international conferences.
  • Independently focused areas of study fully supported.
  • Great links with local academic, industrial and clinical partner.
• Further Studies
  • Alumni 20% Discount

    Our Graduate Discount Scheme

    Our graduate discount scheme is open to graduates of the University of Northampton who enrol on a full master’s programme with us.

    Qualifying students will receive 20% discount on the full tuition fee for their Master’s course.

    *Find out if you are eligible for 20% fee discount by visiting our webpage.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £7,425
  Part Time: £825 per 20 credit module.

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 19/20 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England.

  *The maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £7,300
  Part Time: £810 per 20 credit module.

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 19/20 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England.

  *The maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International:£13,750

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  International scholarships

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International:£12,750

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  International scholarships

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

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