Biomolecular Science - MSc (Online) Programme content
Key information
Key information
- Complete full-time in one year or part-time over two years
- Blended delivery – some lectures are delivered online with optional on-site projects available for students who wish to enhance their practical lab skills and are able to attend campus
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters
- Submit project at the end of the summer semester
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Full-time programme content
Core modules
- Advanced Cell Biology (BY6011) discusses and interprets the structural and functional characteristics of eukaryotic cells.
- Biopharmaceuticals: From Concept to Product (BY6001) describes the pathway taken from the identification of a drug target to a potential new therapy.
- Advanced Biophysical Characterisation Techniques (PH6051) develops a fundamental understanding of how modern biochemical and biophysical characterization techniques work.
- Predictive Biomolecular Modelling Tools (PH6021) introduces the computational physics, chemistry and biology underpinning the latest breakthroughs in disease treatment and regenerative medicine.
- Experimental Design and Research Methodology (PH6011) educates students in the general methodology of research and the principles and practice of proper design and analysis of experiments.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Cancer and Precision Medicine (BY6004) enables students to understand the key concepts and ideas underpinning Precision medicine in oncology.
- Neurological and Inflammatory Diseases (BY6014) identifies the fundamental principles underpinning translational research and therapeutic approaches for neurological and inflammatory diseases.
- Nutraceuticals and Disease (BY6002) provides an in-depth understanding of the aetiology for the need for nutraceuticals.
- Scientific Communication & Literature Review (PH6032) explains the principles and practice of analysing relevant scientific literature, organizing results of scientific experimentation and analysis and reporting information in a format suitable for presentation.
- Regulatory Affairs in Biopharma
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core module
- Research Project (BY6005) Develop the skills of independent academic research and critical thinking, data analysis, academic writing, literature review and self-expression though a research-led project.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Part-time programme content - Year 1
Core modules
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Regulatory Affairs in Biopharma
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Part-time programme content - Year 2
Core modules
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core module
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
