Postgenomic Biology: The University of Manchester

Course description

The MSc in Post-Genomic Biology will provide research training in the generation and computational analysis of genomic, proteomic, metabolic and transcriptomic data sets. Available projects will involve techniques such as: experimental design and statistical analysis of microarray experiments, comparative genomics and gene prediction, mass spectrometry-based protein identification, visualisation of protein interaction network data, prediction of biological function and structure, and data integration.

A combination of experimental and computer training will be provided. Entirely computer-based research training is possible. However, students wholly interested in computational biology/bioinformatics research training should apply to our MSc in Bioinformatics

Career opportunities

MSc graduates acquire a vast array of subject specific and transferable skills and gain extensive laboratory research experience. The University of Manchester has a strong record of placing students in PhD programmes at Manchester and other universities and several of our graduates have pursued research careers in industry.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview: A First or Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in a biological or medical sciences discipline. Exceptional applicants with a 2:2 with some research experience or equivalence would also be considered.

English language: For MSc applicants whose first language is not English an IELTS score of 6.5 in each component, TOEFL 577 (paper based), TOEFL 233 (computer based) or TOEFL 90 (internet based) is required as a minimum.