MSc Biological and Biomolecular Science
Academic Year 2020/2021
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
Negotiated Learning: student and academic discuss goals, and tailor suitable programme
MSc Biological & Biomolecular Science (Negotiated Learning) offers a unique opportunity to gain core technical, methodological and innovation skills. It is a flexible offering where an academic staff member will advise you on the taught module choices based on your objectives and career goals.
A range of taught modules is currently available from the following specializations:
Genetics & Cell Biology: investigates cellular signalling, architecture, imaging, trafficking and transport, genetic basis of disease, model organisms, epigenetics, etc.
Microbiology & Infection Biology: investigates mechanisms of pathogenic micro organisms, host response to infection, immunopathologies, host-pathogen interactions, development of diagnostics, applied microbiology, etc.
Biochemistry & Synthetic Biology:investigates metabolism and disease, protein-protein interactions, cell signalling, protein structure and analysis.
Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
This programme is suited for students who require flexibility to broaden their understanding of biological and biomolecular science. Several innovative specialisations are available from a carefully chosen range of modules, with guidance provided from expert faculty to tailor a programme that will meet the student's requirements.
Programme Outcomes
Understanding the key principles of biomolecular and biological science at an advanced level.
Ability to perform a wide range of biologically relevant practical laboratory techniques to a high degree of proficiency.
Ability to design and conduct biological experiments, critically interpret data and professionally report on findings.
Ability to collaborate with other scientists and engage in activities as part of a research team.
Understanding of how to effectively communicate your own research findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Ability to both manage and quantitatively analyse all data obtained from various modern biological research techniques.
Ability to both manage and quantitatively analyse all data obtained from various modern biological research techniques.
Ability to collaborate with other scientists and engage in activities as part of a research team.
Ability to design and conduct biological experiments, critically interpret data and professionally report on findings.
Ability to perform a wide range of biologically relevant practical laboratory techniques to a high degree of proficiency.
Understanding of how to effectively communicate your own research findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Understanding the key principles of biomolecular and biological science at an advanced level.
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Vision and Values Statement
This unique course offers a flexible programme of study that is designed to provide excellent research and training opportunities that are tailored to each individual student. This course combines developing a range of core, biologically relevant practical skills with the opportunity to undertake a specialised area of taught study negotiated by the student. In completing this course, all students obtain substantial experience in practical laboratory skills, research teamwork, data management, quantitative data analysis and scientific communication. Potential areas for specialized, negotiated study are cell biology & genetics, microbiology & infection biology, and biochemistry & synthetic biology. Multiple teaching approaches from our dedicated, expert academic staff facilitate student development throughout this one-year course. After successfully completing this programme, students are well qualified to face challenging opportunities in any area of biomolecular, biological and pharmaceutical science and have a wide range of career options.
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