MBiol Molecular Cell Biology
Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Biology and a second science We accept the following subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. IB: 36 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. We accept the following IB subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Mathematics (A&A or A&I), Physics, Psychology, Sports, exercise and health science BTEC: DDD We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.
About this course
MBiol (Hons) Molecular Cell Biology is a microbiology and biochemistry degree centred on the molecular and cellular mechanics of living organisms. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and provides options to complete an additional year in industry or study abroad. The first year covers core scientific foundations through compulsory modules such as Life on Earth, Genetics, Molecules of Life, and Cells to Organisms. The second year builds experimental competence through compulsory modules including Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication and Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action, alongside optional choices such as Cell Biology, Gene Expression in Action, and Molecular Microbiology. The third year includes the compulsory Group Research Project alongside various advanced options spanning Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Pathogens, and Genomics. The final fourth year focuses on advanced investigation through compulsory modules such as Research Project, Research Skills, and Research Proposal.
Modules
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills
- Life on Earth
- Genetics
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges
- Molecules of Life
- Cells to Organisms
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action
- Cell Biology
- Gene Expression in Action
- Molecular Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- The Immune System
- Medical Genetics
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Ecological Solutions for Global Challenges
- Population Genetics and Evolution
- Practical Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Introduction to Bioenterprise
- Group Research Project
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Pathogens
- Ageing and Regenerative Medicine
- Molecular Machinery in Action
- Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
- Genomics
- Haematology and Immunology in Health and Disease
- Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
- Advanced Topics in Gene Expression
- Trends in Microbiology
- Genetics of Disease
- Molecular Recognition
- Evolution
- Conserving Biodiversity in the Anthropocene
- Current Research in Ecology
- Ecology Field Course
- Research Project
- Research Skills
- Research Proposal