The Cell Biology (Hons) degree at University of Stirling is key to understanding how organisms develop, how they respond to their environment and how the diseased state differs from the healthy state.
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Duration
4 years
Starting Date
September, January
TuitionFee
£ 18,800
Location
Stirling, United Kingdom
About the Course
Recent advances in cell biology are enabling cell biologists to:
understand the basis of diseases in humans, animals and plants
develop novel treatments and therapies for diseases
explore the processes associated with ageing
improve the quality and quantity of important food crops
develop novel and sustainable fuels
assess the impacts of environmental changes on biological systems
Our course offers you unique and flexible interdisciplinary training from staff whose knowledge is constantly refreshed by their active research work.
As you study, you will develop a thorough understanding of Cell Biology that will give you the choice to progress to more advanced and specialised topics. You will be given the support and encouragement to develop your passion and ideas for your research project where previous Stirling students have excelled in producing high-quality work. We will also make sure you will have the skills and work-placement experience to kick-start your career in Cell Biology.
Career
The Cell Biology graduates may follow careers in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and biomedical, biotechnology, microbiology and agricultural industries. Other career paths can include the civil service, forensic science, teaching, the food industry, and government and industrial research laboratories.
Many students will go on to further study, such as a Masters degree or a PhD.
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