Study location	United Kingdom, Coventry University
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	HLST176

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants should hold the equivalent of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in Bioscience or Biological Chemistry. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 162 in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. One academic reference must be sent A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	coventry.ac.uk/..hls/molecular-biology-msc

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Career opportunities

Molecular biology is one of the most buoyant sectors of the biosciences jobs market with above average growth in the employment market in this decade.

Few fields are so interesting, challenging and potentially so rewarding. You could develop and produce life-saving vaccines and drugs, design new tools to diagnose and detect disease or create genetically engineered crops that are more resistant to frost, drought, spoilage, diseases and pests.

The scientific knowledge and skills you acquire during the course can be a useful basis for a career in: teaching; technical and scientific writing (such as medical writing or writing for the media); clinical trials; drug registration, patenting or monitoring; medical publishing or other information services; regulatory affairs or sales and marketing. Opportunities also exist for further study upon completion of the course at PhD level.

If you choose the ‘With Professional Experience’ route, you will have the opportunity to gain practical knowledge in a host organisation, not only increasing your awareness of current developments in the sector, but also experiencing the working environment and gaining valuable interpersonal skills, such as team working, all of which are important to your future career.