MSc Medical Molecular Biology with Genetics

The Medical Molecular Biology with Genetics MSc is a highly competitive, postgraduate course offered at Bangor University. This diverse course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive grounding in the diverse areas of molecular biology and genetics, and their application to medicine.Course Content: This full-time, one-year course includes both taught elements and a substantial research project. Students will be required to gain 120 credits from the taught elements and a further 60 credits from the research project.Key Modules: The core modules for this course are Human Molecular Biology, Genomic Medicine, Bioinformatics, and Research Methodology and Design. Other modules include Human Diseases, Molecular Diagnostic Techniques, and Proteomics and Bioinformatics.Accreditations: The Medical Molecular Biology with Genetics MSc course is validated by the Royal Society of Biology as containing training that is of a high enough standard to contribute to the process of professional development for biomedical professionals.Future Careers: This rigorous MSc programme prepares students for careers as professional biologists, whether in industry, academia or government institutions. These could range from practical conservation, ecological consultancy, or government advisory, to molecular or medical research in pharmaceutical industries, as well as academic journalism and teaching. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.