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Master of Molecular and Cellular Biology

University of Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Rigorous science degree preparing for biomedical graduate study, Biotech or pre-medicine.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Molecular and Cellular Biology.

Career outcomes

PhD programmes
Biotechnology industry
Pre-medical preparation

Curriculum

72-73 credits: biology
Chemistry
Physics and mathematics foundations
Genetics
Biochemistry and laboratory work
At least 12 credits of upper-level biology electives and at least 6 credits of supervised research culminating in a written summary.

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: 2:1 honours degree in related discipline. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£30,780 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£41,607 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Department	Biosciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.