Structural Biology and Biophysics: The University of Manchester

Course description

Structural and biophysical analyses are essential in understanding modern biology and cellular processes. This multidisciplinary research area combines both solution and solid-state techniques to provide a broad approach to the study of biochemical mechanisms, macromolecular structures and assemblies such as viruses.

The importance of structural biology is evidenced by the increasing number of scientific publications and the major investment provided by funding agencies around the world. The new synchrotron light source at Diamond, represents a major funding effort to promote structural and biophysical research in the UK. Structural genomic initiatives have also triggered an exponential growth in this area meaning that there is an urgent need for more professional training to absorb the higher demand in academic and private sectors worldwide.

Entry requirements

• Academic entry qualification overview: Applicants should hold (or be about to obtain) a first or upper second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in a biological, chemical or physical sciences subject.
• English language: For overseas applicants whose first language is not English the minimum English language requirement is IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 577 (paper-based), 233 (computer-based) or 90 (internet-based).