Research course

Biological Chemistry

Institution
The University of Manchester · School of Chemistry
Qualifications
MPhil

Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this MPhil is a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the MPhil (or international equivalent).

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Department of Chemistry offers research opportunities and projects in a wide range of research themes including biological chemistry and organic synthesis, computational and theoretical chemistry, materials chemistry, magnetic resonance and structural chemistry, radiochemistry and environmental chemistry, nanoscience, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, genetics, gene expression, molecular biology, microbiology, structural biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, toxicology and biomolecular sciences.

The department boasts state-of-the-art facilties including new laboratories and equipment, and first-rate spectroscopic services support with each researcher supported by at least one supervisor and an advisor with pastoral responsibility.

In addition to superb research facilities, postgraduates in the department have a graduate common room and use of a computer cluster, and training in health and safety, fire fighting, library skills and written and oral presentation skills.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MPhil
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Department of Chemistry
Email
fse.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 161 529 3049