MSc Molecular Cell Biology at Nottingham Trent University

MSc Molecular Cell Biology is a taught Masters at NTU's Clifton Campus covering current technologies and commercial techniques in molecular cell biology, aimed at careers in molecular bioscience in industry and research. It is delivered by research-active academics with the possibility of an industry research project.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Department: Biosciences  |  Duration: One year full-time; two years full-time with a placement year; two years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026 and January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course has six core modules and a research project: Molecular Biology, Cell Culture and Antibody Technology, Biology of Disease, Business and Enterprise, Techniques in Macromolecular Analysis and Research Methods and Bioethics. Teaching is through lectures, laboratory classes, demonstrations, computer packages and project work; assessment includes written assignments, oral and poster presentations, a skills portfolio and examinations.

Career pathways

Graduates work as research assistants, QA analysts and associate scientists, at employers including Covance Laboratories, the NHS and Crown Biosciences, and some enter secondary science teaching. A successful placement year earns a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice.

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