MSc Advanced Biochemistry at University of Strathclyde

A one-year MSc in the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences giving postgraduate life-sciences training in how cells work at a molecular level, with extensive laboratory skills training. Teaching comes from active researchers and practising clinical professionals, including NHS clinical biochemists.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two semesters of lectures and integrated laboratory classes, with core modules including Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students, Postgraduate Studies in Advanced Biochemistry, Entrepreneurship, Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 1 and 2, Advanced Topics in Biomedical Research and Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Biochemistry. Electives include In Vivo Biology, Drug Discovery and Postgraduate Studies in Haematology, and a summer research project completes the degree.

Career pathways

A route to PhD-level training and to employment in the pharmaceutical, biotech and agrochemical industries, hospitals and public service laboratories, and environmental centres.

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