The MCB Curriculum
The programme starts at the beginning of October and consists of 4
semesters (2 years). However, with careful planning, it can also be
completed in 18 months months (although this is rare). In the first semester, you will attend two
lecture courses called Frontiers in Bioscience 1 and 2 that are provided
for all MSc students in biological sciences. At the same time you will
participate in two advanced (3-week) practical courses including
seminars. The second semester starts with Advanced Molecular & Cellular Biology, a
module that concentrates on techniques; in addition to lectures, you
choose three 1-week practicals from a wide range of options. The
fourth module offers the opportunity to learn about the research going
on in the research groups associated to the MCB programme, and to
practice writing a research proposal; at the same time you will
undertake a 6-week project in a laboratory of your choice. Two further,
8-week laboratory practicals will enable you to widen your experience
and choose the lab in which you would like to complete your 6-month
master's thesis. Throughout the programme, you will participate in
literature and research seminars in which you can learn to critically
assess research papers and improve your language and presentation
skills.
Apart from the above mentioned courses you can also join optional courses, seminars and practicals from our and other faculties.
Click on the modules below to learn more about the contents.
Every module is worth 15 credits (ECTS), see this diagram for more details.
