自1950年代Watson和Crick鉴定DNA结构以来，这种知识就使我们了解了病毒，微生物和真核生物中的分子，并一直处于科学发现的前沿。它负责检测和治疗疾病，生产药物和疫苗以及进一步揭示进化路径的令人兴奋的新技术。该硕士课程满足了对高技能科学家的需求，他们可以在核酸水平上识别细胞系统中的缺陷并进行生物体的基因修饰，从而可以更好地了解细胞功能。这些见解和创新已经负责开发新的诊断测试，新颖的产品，治疗剂，生物标志物的检测，错误基因的鉴定以及随后对那些缺陷的纠正。考文垂大学提供了超过40年的生物学学位，在《卫
Molecular biology – the study of the basis of life - focuses on the structure and function of DNA, RNA and protein and their interactions with each other.<br><br>This master’s course responds to the demand for highly skilled scientists who can identify defects in cellular systems at the nucleic acid level and conduct genetic modification of organisms which allow a greater understanding of cellular function.<br><br>You will have the opportunity to study a broad range of molecular biology at a theoretical and a practical level.Opportunities to gain hands-on experience of molecular biology techniques, as well as develop a range of transferrable and research skills that will expand your knowledge and may enhance your employment potential. Opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the molecular principles underlying the biology of selected diseases (including inherited cancers) and microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yeasts. A core focus will be genome structure, regulation and transfer, and the implications for DNA technology.<br><br>18-20 months (with professional experience)