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PhD programmes are based on individual research projects that last 3 or 4 years, working with a specific academic supervisor (principle investigators). Applicants are specifically matched with a principle investigator based on their research interests and background.The MPhil is a one-year research degree where students get the opportunity to study a specific research project.

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Animal Biology has a strong integrative research theme combining whole animal physiology with in vitro studies using molecular, cellular and systems approaches. Experimental systems range from simple invertebrates to mammals and address a diversity of biological questions including: Behavioural Neurobiology Biological Clocks in the Regulation of Reproduction & Metabolism Neuroendocrinology Cardiac Physiology Renal Physiology Regulation of Appetite & Body Weight Evolutionary Genetics & Sexual Dimorphism The MPhil is a one-year research degree where students get the opportunity to study a specific research project.

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The MPhil is a one-year research degree where students get the opportunity to study a specific research project. The MPhil degree can act as a stand-alone degree for applicants who would like to gain experience in a specific area, or can be linked to a PhD programme.

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This programme will offer you the opportunity to get actively involved in two neuroscience research projects, through your research placements. This will allow you to join first class research groups and gain first-hand experience of the day-to-day operation of neuroscience laboratory.

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This programme combines the complementary research and teaching expertise of Manchester, Keele and Salford universities to give a sound insight into the immunology and molecular biology of parasitic diseases and their transmission by vectors. Students are trained in the modern experimental research techniques used in parasite-vector relationship study.

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The one-year Masters of Research (MRes) degree is an innovative route to starting out on a research career. Students taking the MRes are provided with a unique opportunity to experience research projects over a broad range of disciplines and laboratory environments.

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The Masters of Research (MRes) in Genetic Medicine is a pioneering new course providing extensive practical training in genetics as applied to disease and healthcare. Offered on a one-year full-time basis this Masters programme differs from other UK genetics postgraduate courses by allowing students to develop and conduct their own research projects over an extended period.

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Developmental biology is aimed at understanding how a fertilised egg gives rise to a complex multicellular organism. The Developmental Biology MSc will give a thorough training in this subject area with opportunities to undertake research placements in the labs of leading researchers working on a range of model organisms and diverse areas of developmental biology.

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Proliferation is tightly regulated in normal cells so that it is balanced with differentiation in adults. Mutations in different genes can result in cells undergoing uncontrolled growth so that ultimately tumours are formed.

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The course aims to provide students with scientific research skills and the basic business knowledge required to convert scientific discoveries into inventions and commercial products. How these translate into a business plan for start up technologies or innovative processes within biotechnology industries will also be explored.

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