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MRes Molecular Biology

Nottingham Trent University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

You will explore molecular biology of prokaryotes and eukaryotes and look at how genomes are mutated, analysed and manipulated in the detection, study and therapy of disease.

You will also explore a range of current topics and their application to macromolecular analysis in this Molecular Biology postgraduate degree.

This course is particularly relevant if you:

are a recently qualified undergraduate and are looking for the professional skills needed to obtain a job in a bioscience company
are working in an organisation and want a Masters-level qualification to give you a competitive edge
require the skills and experience needed to study for a research degree
are an international student who would like to study abroad
would like the chance for extended research work in the lab of an experienced research academic.

How you’re taught

This course will be delivered through lectures, laboratory classes, demonstrations, computer packages, and project work. We have state-of-the-art lecture, computing, library and laboratory facilities at your disposal.

Assessments will take the form of:

  • research project thesis
  • written assignments
  • case studies
  • oral and poster presentations
  • laboratory report
  • formal examination
  • skills portfolio

Careers and employability

The vast majority of students from this Molecular Biology Masters course progress onto relevant employment within their chosen field or study for a PhD. This is because they are able to develop extensive knowledge of their subject area as well as vital research skills. This knowledge is further enhanced by the research project which students can develop in their area of interest.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,850per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

  • University League Table

    46th

  • Campus address

    Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    49th out of 91 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    126 58%

    50th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    76th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.24 81%

    14th

    11

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