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Applied Biochemistry and Biocatalysis – (M.Sc.)
The University of Exeter
School of Biosciences
| Application Deadline: | 15 August | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,255 - ≈ € 16,564 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Exeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Exeter
Location
Exeter (Streatham Campus)
This programme will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake a career in research, either in industry or within an academic setting. The programme is based in the Exeter Biocatalysis Centre. Aspects of molecular biology, structural bioinformatics and drug design are addressed, including medicinal chemistry.
The training provided by our Biosciences experts will qualify you to undertake a PhD or to gain employment in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, which are among the strongest growth sectors of the UK economy. The programme will be based on a combination of taught modules, independent learning and an extended research project to be carried out either in industry or in association with industry at the University. Our training is at the leading edge of science and technology and incorporates a substantial element of hands-on research experience, with enhanced experimental skills being gained alongside experienced research workers.
Contents
Programme structure
Total credits required: 180
Compulsory modules
* Professional Skills (15)
* Research Project (90)
* Dissertation (15)
Option modules
Four from:
* Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry (15)
* Advanced Biological Chemistry (15)
* Introduction to Genomics in Society (15)
* Introduction to Molecular Biology (15)
* Sequence Analysis and Structural Bioinformatics (15)
* Environmental and Applied Biotechnology (15)
For a full list and details of the individual modules, please see the MSc Applied Biochemistry and Biocatalysis programme pages on the College of Life and Environmental Sciences section of our website.
Please note that availability of all modules is subject to timetabling constraints and that not all modules are available every year.
Assessment
By a combination of written and oral examinations; coursework; a dissertation; oral reporting of laboratory work; poster reporting of laboratory work; the laboratory notebook and; the final research project report (maximum 15,000 words).
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Requirements
IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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