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Molecular Biosciences

Biochemistry and molecular biology underpin the area of molecular biosciences, a major part of the disciplines needed for modern medical and biological research. Teaching is research-led with specialisms in structural biology, cancer and cell biology and control of gene expression.

Key Information

Faculty
Life Sciences
Department website
Molecular Biosciences
Availability
Year, Fall Term, Spring Term
English language level
Level 4 - see English language requirements for more details.
Tuition fees
see Tuition fees for more information
GPA requirement
3.3
Subject/Module requirements
Evidence of Chemistry, Biochemistry or Cell Biology preferred

Why study Molecular Biosciences at UCL?

The Molecular Biosciences at UCL benefit from world-class teaching and research and very close links with local communities including the Bloomsbury Structural Biology Consortium, Medical Research Council laboratories and the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. The delivery of structural and molecular biology module content is thus from teachers at the forefront of their respective research fields.

What you will gain from study at UCL

Our research-led teaching means you gain cutting-edge knowledge in the most up-to-date areas of the subjects studied. The department is keen to encourage good communication skills in science and you can expect to present seminars, posters and interact in the tutorial environment thereby gaining new skills that will support your study and equip you for a career.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is delivered through lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and online activities, including podcasts. Assessment of most modules is by a combination of unseen written examination, coursework, practical work and online exercises.

Please note that students are likely to require a lab coat, an additional cost of approx. £10–£20.

Modules in Molecular Biosciences

Please note that this guide lists a range of popular modules offered as a representative sample. It is not exhaustive and, since the guide is published ahead of time, module options may have changed, been deleted or replaced. If you have very specific study needs or require confirmation of module availability for 2024/25, you are strongly advised to get in touch with the relevant Affiliate contact, listed on this subject page, before making an application.

Level 1 (FHEQ 4) modules

Module code Title Availability US Credits ECTS Credits UCL Credits
BIOC0001 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Fall Term 4 7.5 15
BIOC0003 Experimental Biochemistry Fall Term, Spring Term 8 15 30
CELL0007 Cells and Development Spring Term 4 7.5 15

Level 2 (FHEQ 5) modules

Module code Title Availability US Credits ECTS Credits UCL Credits
BIOC0005 Molecular Biology Fall Term 8 15 30
BIOC0006 Essential Protein Structure and Function Spring Term 4 7.5 15
BIOC0007 Essential Molecular Biology Fall Term 4 7.5 15
BIOC0010 Metabolism and its Regulation Fall Term 4 7.5 15

Level 3 (FHEQ 6) modules

Module code Title Availability US Credits ECTS Credits UCL Credits
BIOC0016 Computational and Systems Biology Spring Term 4 7.5 15
BIOC0017 Cancer Biology Spring Term 4 7.5 15
BIOC0019 Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Cardiovascular Disease Spring Term 4 7.5 15
BIOC0020 Molecular Mechanisms of Gene Expression and Regulation Spring Term 4 7.5 15

Contact details

Name
Dr Suzanne Ruddy
Email
s.ruddy@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 (0)20 7679 1389

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