a course detailing for the first time how a cell really works; we reveal and explain how cell biology is governed by a cell's molecular biology and biochemistry;
a course placing a high value on its teaching and learning; all lecture material supported by non-assessed workshops – your chance to team-work, ask questions and enjoy the science;
contains an extended research practical; you carry out lab research to understand how cells responds to starvation stress, and write up in research paper format;
we teach how to access the scientific literature and write successful essays, preparing you for Honours year
MB4050: HONOURS ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
30 credits
Level 4
First Term
This course covers four main areas of advanced research-led molecular biology:
Genome Organisation and Analysis
Proteins: Structure, Function and Engineering
Control of Gene Expression
The Dynamic Cell
The course also teaches you about the scientific methods and discoveries that lie behind the above topics and covers detailed examples from the current scientific literature
MB4502: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY HONOURS RESEARCH PROJECT
60 credits
Level 4
Second Term
Final year Honours projects offer an excellent opportunity to carry out cutting-edge literature or lab-based scientific research
With projects from disciplines throughout the School of Medicine, Medical Science and Nutrition to choose from, this is a opening to follow your interests working with staff and leading researchers
Projects form the zenith of your degree and fosters development of the skills and knowledge gained throughout your degree, as well as heightening analytical and critical thinking abilities
The opportunity to be part of novel, yet-to-be published research projects can be career-defining, and provides experience to prepare you for the future.
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