The Master’s in Biochemistry & Biosciences at
University College Cork
is a
1
year
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.
Our Master of Research (MRes) degree in Biochemistry and Biosciences (formerly named MRes Biochemistry and Cell Biology) is the first scientific, research-intensive MRes course of its kind in Ireland. If you are a highly-motivated, enthusiastic student with an interest in research, this is the ideal platform for you to explore your interests, alongside our team of internationally-recognised researchers in the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at University College Cork.
The MRes programme combines a 12-month full-time (24-month part-time) research project with select taught modules to enhance each student’s individual skill set.
The subject of your research project can be drawn from a number of areas in the field of biochemistry and biosciences including bioanalysis, bioinformatics, proteomics, cancer biology, cell signalling, gene expression, trafficking, molecular genetics, neurobiology, RNA, translational control, or synthetic biology.
We place a strong focus on the development of your presentation and writing skills since these are necessary for a successful research career. Our emphasis includes research proposal writing; general and transferable skills in laboratory techniques and safety; research ethics and integrity; information literacy; and science communication skills.
The MRes in Biochemistry and Biosciences programme comprises an orientation and induction week; four modules (two core modules and two electives); attendance at seminars; and a research project and dissertation.
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Module Title Credits ML6002 Biological and Clinical Perspectives of Human Disease 10 ML6003 Scientific Communication of Current Topics in Molecular Cell Biology 5 ML6004 Cell and Molecular Biology 10 ML6005 Molecular Techniques in the Life Sciences 5 ML6006 Human Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering Techniques 5 BC6004 Scientific Research Planning and Proposals 5 PG6001 STEPS - Scientific Training for Enhanced PG Studies 5 PG6009 Graduate Information Literacy Skills 5 PG6015 An Introduction to Research Integrity, Ethics and Open Science 5 ST6013 Statistics and Data Analysis for PG Research Students 10 BC5005 SkillsBET-BioPharma - Skills Based Education and Training in Biopharmaceutical Sciences 5 BC5006 Technical and Professional Skills Training for Employment in the BioPharma Workplace 15 BC6001 Cell and Molecular Biology 5 PG6014 Scientific Outreach and Communication 5 PG6020 Business Research Skills 10 PG6021 English for PG Studies - Upper-Intermediate: B2+ 5 PG6022 English for PG Studies - Lower Advanced: C1 5 PG6024 Qualitative Research Inquiry 5 PG6027 Going Public: Publishing Research in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 5 PG6029 Skills in Public Engagement of Science 5 PG6030 Reproducible Research Practices (using R) 5 PG7014 Creativity and Innovation for Research Students 5 See the University Calendar (MRes) for more information.
University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a distinguished public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC has a rich academic heritage and a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse student community, UCC provides a stimulating educational experience for its students.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
