Mechanistic Biology - MSc
Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science
We're working with organisations all over the world, finding new ways to look at some big questions. Our research can be applied to everything from health to manufacturing and the environment.
About the course1 year full-time Industry needs graduates who can integrate their knowledge of biology with maths, computer programming and physics skills. Employers expect leading research universities like Sheffield to provide them with the right people. We take that challenge seriously. The course prepares you for a future where advances in biology will happen at the interface between disciplines. You'll learn how to use the mathematical, physical, and computational tools that make it possible for us to analyse and understand biological systems. Entry requirementsYou'll need a minimum 2:1 honours degree in a biosciences subject with a strong molecular component, such as biochemistry, molecular microbiology, molecular genetics or molecular biology. You also need A Level Maths grade B or an equivalent qualification. English language requirements for overseas studentsOverall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students
Course content
TeachingOur masters courses are taught by active researchers, many of them leaders in their fields. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) puts Sheffield in the UK top ten for biological sciences research. As well as the usual mix of lectures and seminars, there will be practical sessions, some of them lab-based. You'll get training in research techniques and carry out your own research project. Assessment
Fees and fundingFinancial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: Mrs Edwina Whyers |
Where your masters can take youOur graduates work in pharmaceuticals, health care, food safety and production, brewing and agrochemicals. Others work in education, the civil service and business management. Many of our masters students stay on for a PhD, then pursue a career in research. About the departmentYou'll be part of the Krebs Institute, and based in the department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the heart of the campus. The departments of physics, biomedical science, computer science and chemistry also teach modules on the course. As well as the usual mix of lectures and seminars, there will be practical sessions, some of them lab-based. You'll get training in research techniques and carry out your own research project. Your degree is assessed on coursework, project work and a dissertation. The department was founded by Sir Hans Krebs who won the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the Krebs Cycle.Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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