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MSc Molecular Genetics
at University of Leicester

Leicester, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 21,000
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

This MSc in Molecular Genetics is a one-year full-time course for biological sciences graduates to learn and develop an understanding of current concepts in modern molecular genetics, and how to apply these techniques. The course is divided into a taught phase and extended research project within the College of Life Sciences. The taught phase provides the scientific knowledge underpinning the basis of modern techniques and the research project provides a unique opportunity to put these skills into practice.

By studying this MSc, you will be learning in a challenging but exciting, stimulating and rewarding environment. You will form strong working relationships with the other students and meet people from many different countries; our students make friendships that last many years.

Course Content
.Modules
The taught part of the degree is based on eight, week-long experiments that you undertake in a fully equipped laboratory dedicated to the Molecular Genetics MSc. These are not like experiments you may have done before in your degree studies; here you will perform sophisticated molecular analyses yourself from start to finish. You will receive expert guidance from academic staff throughout the experiments and they will also make you think about what you are doing and why you are doing it.

This part of the course is organised in two large modules which also include lectures and tutorials:
- Introduction to Techniques in Molecular Genetics and Data Analysis
- Experimental Design and Application of Molecular Genetic Techniques in Research
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Project
You will choose your laboratory research placement from projects covering a broad range of disciplines involving molecular genetics and a variety of organisms. You will become part of an active research group employing modern approaches and technologies to solving significant research questions.

Projects undertaken by Molecular Genetics students have included:
- Characterising actively transducing L1 retrotransposons in humans
- DNA methylation and photoperiodism in the wasp N. vitripennis
- Recombination hotspots in the human genome
- Mitochondrial stress and autophagy in a Parkinson's model
- Genetic variation during persistent Meningococcal carriage
- Third generation sequencing for complex genomes
- Effects of folic acid deficiency on genome stability in mice
- Characterisation of the PapsFIL gene in the opium poppy
- Effect of bottleneck on phase variable genes of Campylobacter jejuni
- Functional genomics of Bak1 polymorphisms and human platelets
- An advanced model of Huntington's Disease in Drosophila
Assessment of the Masters Research Project is in three parts: your research performance, a dissertation you write about your research and a seminar you will present at the end of the project.
Entry Requirement
If you hold a Bachelors degree from an Indian University with a First class classification or a B grade or 60% you will be considered for entry to a Masters degree.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£‎21000 per year

Career Prospect

International students who study at the University of Leicester may be eligible for a Graduate Visa which grants permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successful completion of their course.

The course is ideally suited for students aiming to gain further experience in experimental protocols for a career in laboratory science. As the techniques are broadly applicable to a range of organisms and samples, the course provides career opportunities in various laboratory settings and stages of research or practical application.

Cost Of Studying At University of Leicester

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Molecular Genetics at University of Leicester