Master Genomic Biotechnology

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Queen Mary, University of London

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• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements The programme is suitable for life science graduates, with a minimum second class honours degree (or the equivalent from an overseas university), MB BS with or without an intercalated degree.
• Academic title
  MSc Genomic Biotechnology
• Course description
  MSc
  
  Programme description
  
  One year full-time, two years part-time
  (Subject to approval)
  
  The MSc in Genomic Biotechnology provides specialist theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of key advanced skills in genomic biotechnology, with emphasis on medicine and the pharmaceutical, agrifood and other industries. The programme is specifically designed to develop the skills necessary to conduct genomic research, to allow the acquisition of academic research skills and provide an introduction to the associated social and ethical implications of developments in biotechnology and genomics. It is based on the unique combination of expertise in genomic biotechnology found in the School of Medicine and Dentistry and provided by leading experts selected from cutting edge biotechnology companies. It provides an distinctive foundation for the pursuit of a career in industry or academic research.
  
  Programme outline
  
  In the first two terms students follow a six-month programme of tutorials, workshops and lectures to obtain a broad grounding in basic molecular biology, genomic technologies, molecular diagnostics and computational genomics, and to develop the necessary laboratory skills for conducting the project element of the programme. In the final term students are expected to apply a variety of techniques as part of an integrated research project under the guidance of an experienced academic supervisor.
  
  Coursework continues throughout the year. Students are able to develop their scientific understanding through the use of problem based learning (students write-up one PBL as a dissertation) and critical analysis and appraisal of key research papers.
  
  Assessment
  
      * Examination (50 per cent)
      * Coursework (10 per cent)
      * Research project (40 per cent) – This forms the major part of the assessment and is divided into two elements, project write-up and viva (30 per cent) and project presentation (10 per cent)

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