Advanced Biochemistry MSc

You'll be studying an MSc in Advanced Biochemistry at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences that's a leading centre for research focused on developing new medicines, better medicines and better use of medicines. Advanced Biochemistry has a special focus on how cells work at molecular level. Together with the related field of molecular biology, biochemistry provides important advances in understanding the molecular basis of life, and how alteration or disruption of these molecular pathways leads to disease processes. Specialise in a fundamental research area. Develop a range of current and relevant laboratory skills. Benefit from teaching by active researchers and practising clinical professionals. Gain in-depth understanding of the life sciences. What you'll study:Our Masters in Advanced Biochemistry will provide you with comprehensive postgraduate life sciences training. You'll receive dedicated training in a broad range of practical laboratory skills. This is complemented by classes that develop your transferable skills in: statisticspresentationscareer developmentethicsscience writing skillsyour ability to design experiments and analyse sophisticated datasetsOur taught classes capture the excitement of cutting-edge research fields. You'll be taught by active researchers or practising clinical professionals. Careers:This course is the perfect route to future training at PhD level. It also gives you a range of skills and experience that employers from industry or in health care are looking for. Our graduates find jobs in: the pharmaceutical, biotech and agrochemical industrieshospitals and public service laboratoriesenvironmental centresanalytical and forensic science labsuniversitiesthe scientific civil serviceteaching It also gives you a range of skills and experience that employers value, particularly in diagnostics, which is currently rising under the motto ''early diagnosis is the best chance of a successful treatment''. The MSc could also prepare you for a career in health care, such as in the NHS Clinical Biochemistry Service.