Overview
NFQ Level 9, Minor Award
Exit Award only
Students on the MSc (Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation) programme passing modules to the value of at least 30 credits (including ML6004, ML6006, ML6002 and ML6005) and achieving an aggregate pass across all taught modules to the value of 50 credits may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation. Similarly, students who pass the taught modules and do not wish to complete the research dissertation may opt to be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| IS6306 | Technology Business Planning | 5 |
| MG6705 | Marketing for Entrepreneurs | 5 |
| 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 |
| 5 |
| Creativity and Opportunity Recognition (5) | |
| Principles of Intellectual Property Law (5) | |
| Total Credits | 50 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Display advanced theoretical knowledge and practical understanding in the area of Molecular Cell Biology;
- Understand the basis and application of laboratory methods used in Molecular Cell Biology Research including state-of-the-art techniques and a knowledge of their limitations;
- Investigate the current approaches used in patient diagnosis, and treatment options available for the management of different diseases including cancer, infectious and inflammatory diseases and neurodegeneration through a programme module taught predominantly by clinicians;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure of the Biotechnology Industry and best-practice Intellectual Property Management;
- Integrate science and business skills and develop a Marketing and Business plan for a fledgling Biotech company;
- Describe the financial processes of biotech innovation;
- Develop professional practice skills including team-work, negotiation, presentation, writing and oral communication etc.
