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EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME Our postgraduate programme in molecular biology aims to provide you with an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of molecular biology and its impact on biomedicine. The emphasis of the programme lies in your acquisition of central theory (Certificate and Diploma) which you can then apply in practice (Diploma and Masters). A postgraduate approach to both the acquisition and development of many key transferable skills and knowledge is underpinned by a supportive teaching and learning strategies via online learning blended with campus-based practical courses. The aims are to offer you advanced courses, reflecting contemporary research, at postgraduate level, in the theory and practice of molecular biology with special emphasis on biomedical applications to develop your knowledge and highly valued key practical and analytical skills (for the Diploma and Masters awards) to maintain and enhance your employability and prospects. to provide flexible study options geared to your work and lifestyle commitments to enhance your abilities in critical awareness and thinking, analysis and reflection, selfreliance and confidence, communication, adaptability, creativity, team working and management skills. To provide you with a positive learning experience. What is distinctive about this programme? The emphasis on health related aspects of Molecular Biology gives the courses a vocational orientation without becoming too specialised as to omit broader aspects. The MSc is accredited and its content has been informed by the IBMS. There are very few Molecular Biology MSc’s which are predominantly by distance learning. The awards are attractive if you are in employment within the UK or abroad. On the Diploma and MSc are the opportunities for you to develop and expand your key practical skills, valued by employers, in our well equipped, up-to-date laboratories. Development of a wider range of skills of value to employers, independent and group working, presentations, time management and project planning. Available full- or part-time. Two entry points, September and February. Part-time routes are very flexible and so attractive if you are in full –time employment. The final year project can, by negotiation, be carried out at your place of work. 3
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