The groups within Molecular Biosciences focus on a variety of biological systems including Drosophila, yeast, Arabidopsis, tobacco, Dictyostelium, and mammalian cells, and have a growing strength in the use of post-genomic and systems approaches to solve biological problems.
What you'll study
- Molecular Biosciences is an innovative, well funded and cohesive Division with excellent modern facilities for a broad range of techniques. It has close links with Chemistry in structural biology and with Physics in the development of advanced imaging technologies, and collaborates globally with academic and industrial partners.
- Research within Molecular Biosciences has a broad impact in areas including increasing our understanding of basic biological systems, improving diagnosis and therapy for human diseases and the development of novel commercialisable technologies.
Programme Structure
The spectrum of research activities includes:
- gene function and expression in Drosophila muscle and heart differentiation
- regulation of gene expression in Drosophila spermatogenesis
- regulation of mRNA translation in time and space in Drosophila development
- molecular basis of sensory systems and extracellular signalling
- genome-wide chromatin analysis to study gene regulation and DNA repair
- control of GSK-3 mediated cell signalling and protein complexes Wnt signalling and breast cancer
- control of Dictyostelium chemotaxis and morphogenesis
- regulation of protein and lipid trafficking
- pollen-pistil interactions and membrane trafficking in plant reproduction
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
PTE Academic: 69
IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
- Applicants are asked to hand in a research proposal alongside their application.
- If you are applying for an advertised project, there is no requirement of submitting a research proposal – instead please submit a statement of support.
- Suitable for graduates in biological and related sciences, including anatomy, physiology and pathology, aural and oral sciences, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, computer science and informatics, forensic science, genetics, medicine, neuroscience, optometry and vision sciences, mathematics and statistics, pharmacology, psychology, sport sciences and zoology.
- A 1st or Upper 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent is usually required. MSc/MPhil for PhD Programme.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 50,071 AUD / year (≈ 26,700 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,388 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Additional Details: Part-time tuition fees: £2,503
Living Costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,178-1,999 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
