MRes Molecular Biology at Nottingham Trent University

MRes Molecular Biology is a research-focused Masters at NTU's Clifton Campus that examines the molecular biology of eukaryotes and how genomes are mutated, analysed and manipulated in the detection, study and therapy of disease. It combines 60 credits of taught study with a 120-credit laboratory research project.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Department: Biosciences  |  Duration: One year full-time; two years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are Research Methods and Bioethics, Molecular Biology, Techniques in Macromolecular Analysis and the Research Project. Teaching is through lectures, laboratory classes, demonstrations, computer packages and project work; assessment includes a project thesis, written assignments, case studies, oral and poster presentations, laboratory reports, an examination and a skills portfolio.

Career pathways

Graduates work as genomics scientists, microbiology specialist technicians and research scientists, at employers including AstraZeneca, the NHS and Nova Laboratories; most progress into relevant employment or PhD study. There is no formal placement.

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