ObjectivesIf you have studied biology or related subjects to degree level or equivalent and wish to update your knowledge about molecular biology – either to progress in your career, or prior to postgraduate study, or because you simply want to keep abreast of the latest advances – then this Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma will interest you.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements Knowledge of biological sciences to degree level or equivalent.
Course descriptionFor the Graduate Certificate you take modules to the value of 60 credits, normally over one year, and for the Graduate Diploma you take modules to the value of 120 credits over two years. Most modules are worth 15 credits each.
There are a range of modules in molecular biology and related areas including:
-Advanced Molecular Biology
-Applied Biochemistry
-Aspects of Bacterial Disease
-Human and Evolutionary Genetics
-Principles of Molecular Biology
-Research Techniques in Molecular Biology.
Teaching
A combination of lectures and laboratory practical classes.
Assessment
By examination, essays, reports on practical work or other coursework.