Research projects
On all of our courses, you'll undertake two research projects working with researchers from across the university; a group project based in the lab and a lab-based or non-lab-based project. These projects will give you extensive research experience, helping you stand out when applying for jobs or a PhD.
Placements
All of our molecular bioscience courses are offered with an optional professional placement.
Going on a placement gives you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge during a year working in industry. You’ll be able to make contacts and try out future career options to see if it’s what you really want to do and broaden your experience and transferable skills, often while earning a salary.
Placements in industry are valuable for developing essential workplace skills such as:
- Improving your problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
You’ll also have the chance to put what you’ve learned so far on your course to practical use.
Placement opportunities can’t be guaranteed, but you will receive tailored support from our specialist team to help you secure a placement.
'My placement year at the Wellcome Sanger Institute was a fundamental part of my successful appointment into my current role. Through my placement year with the Human Genetics Informatics support team, I grew my technical skills and business experience as well as confidence and adaptability within a much larger team.' — Joanna Dennehy, MSc Molecular Biosciences (Bioinformatics) (2025)
