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Birkbeck, University of London: Structural Biology
| Institution | Birkbeck, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Natural Sciences |
| Web | http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ |
| Telephone | 0203 907 0700 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MRes Structural Biology is an intensive, high-quality introduction to research in structural and computational biology, which are key to the dissection of macromolecular 'machines' and cellular pathways of medical interest.
This course offers both taught components and extensive research experience for students with backgrounds in biological, chemical and physical sciences. It is particularly suitable for those who wish to gain both theoretical and practical research experience in the techniques of structural biology.
Our research areas include:
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Molecular chaperones, amyloid fibrils, pore-forming toxins
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M. tuberculosis, cytoskeletal proteins
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Signal transduction, bacterial pathogenesis and DNA replication
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Electron microscopy, cytoskeletal dynamics and function
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Electron cryo-microscopy; electron tomography and image processing; development of methods for recognition and separation of heterogeneous molecular complexes; bacteriophage assembly; structural analysis of the transcription factor p53
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DNA repair
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Protein folding and misfolding, in particular at the point of synthesis on intact ribosomes
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Viral protein-nucleic acid interactions.
Highlights
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In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), in a joint submission with UCL, Biological Sciences at Birkbeck were ranked 11th in the UK, with a research environment supporting world-leading and internationally excellent research.
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Part of the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology, a joint initiative with University College London.
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Birkbeck houses state-of-the-art equipment for X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy and tomography and associated image processing. We have excellent facilities for UV and CD spectroscopy, calorimetry, fluorescence spectroscopy, ultracentrifugation, and protein expression and purification in the biochemical and molecular biology laboratories. We have a 158 processor cluster for intensive data processing. All areas have specialised computer equipment for data analysis, molecular graphics and molecular modelling and programming.
Careers and employability
Graduates can pursue career paths in academia, or the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Possible professions include:
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higher education lecturer
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research scientist
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science writer
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secondary school teacher.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.
Master of Research - MRes
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a biological, chemical or physical sciences subject. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 12150 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 12150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 12150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 12150 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 19830 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a biological, chemical or physical sciences subject. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 6075 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 6075 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6075 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6075 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9915 GBP for Year 1 |
Birkbeck, part of the University of London, offers nearly 300 taught and research postgraduate programmes across arts and humanities, business and economics, law, science and social science. As an evening teaching specialist, Birkbeck offers its taught postgraduate courses between 6-9pm, with some courses available through distance learning. As with undergraduate courses, postgraduates can study full-time or part-time.
Home to 44 research and specialist institutes, Birkbeck is the sixth largest provider of taught postgrad courses for UK and EU students - some 44% of its 11,000-plus students are on postgrad programmes. Around 90% of its academics are active in research, and …
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