The Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Bioscience at Birkbeck, University of London is designed to allow flexibility in attendance requirements, with material being delivered via a mixture of face-to-face classes, distance learning, practical classes, tutorials and a research project.
Hightlights
- Part of theÊInstitute of Structural and Molecular Biology, a joint initiative with University College London.
- Taught in theÊDepartment of Biological Sciences, which offers state-of-the-art instrumental and computing facilities, and the possibility of collaborating with industry.
- The Department and the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology also provide a seminar programme and skills training across disciplines.
- In the Research Excellence Framework (REF), in a joint submission with UCL, Biological Sciences at Birkbeck were ranked 11th in the UK, with a research environment supporting world-leading and internationally excellent research.Ê
Careers and Employability
Graduates go on to careers in the health sector, academic research, toxicology and pharmaceuticals. Possible professions include analytical chemist, biomedical scientist, research scientist (life sciences), or toxicologist. This degree can also be useful in becoming a clinical research associate, science writer, or scientific laboratory technician.
