ObjectivesTo do research in a cutting-edge biophysics research laboratory and to be taught a broad range of biophysics, bioinformatics and molecular biology topics by a leading faculty.
Entry requirementsPeople with a minimum, good 2:1 first degree in physics, chemistry or biomedical science degree (with a substantial biophysics or biophysical chemistry component
Academic titleMRes Molecular Biophysics
Course descriptionProgramme description
- Research experience within an excellent research environment.
- Broad range of research topics to choose from.
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories increasingly employ individuals with up to date biophysics expertise.
The course will provide a thorough exposure to practical biophysics research in the environment of a leading laboratory within a centre which has been at the forefront of biophysics research since its inception 60 years ago. Early successes were the elucidation of the structure of DNA and the development of the sliding filament model of muscle. Recent breakthroughs have been in the areas of muscle and immunoglobulin function, molecular-tweezers development, cell motility, DNA recognition, and the development of new techniques in cellular microscopy.
The research component of this MRes will be complimented by a series of in-depth courses in molecular biophysics and molecular biology.
Programme format and assessment
Laboratory based research, chosen from a range of research topics available within the research laboratories of the Randall division of Cell and Molecular Biophysics, will be written up in the form of a 6,000 word dissertation, presented as a seminar and examined by viva (80 per cent). Comprehension of the taught component of the programme will be assessed by an in-depth dissertation on a subject chosen from a range of biophysical topics and an MCQ (20 per cent).