This degree gives you specialist knowledge of microbiology along with a broad grounding in the other molecular biosciences. The four-year MBiolSci has Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology, has more focus on laboratory skills, and includes an extensive research project, which can be based in a university or industrial lab. You can transfer in either direction between the three or four-year course during years one to three. This course is one of a range of courses in the molecular biosciences offered by the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. The learning and assessment percentages could vary depending on the modules you choose. Many of our graduates are employed in pharmaceuticals and health care, food safety and manufacture, brewing and agrochemicals, forensic science and as NHS scientists. They also work in education, the scientific civil service, bioinformatics or medical schools. Others use their skills in management and commerce. Many choose further study and go on to do research for organisations all over the world.