CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Entry requirements

Typical for this university, not this programme's own requirement.

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

First cycle diploma (BA, Undergraduate diploma) You must hold a first-cycle degree (i.e. bachelor’s degree) gained after at least 3 years of University education. You will also need to meet specific admission requirements and demonstrate a suitable academic preparation and a solid background. Applicants should possess basic knowledge of the subjects indicated below. This will be verified by means of an online test and by an interview: - Anatomy and Physiology: Structure and function of the cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, excretory, genital endocrine and nervous systems. Structure and function of biological membranes. Diffusion fluxes. - Biochemistry: Structure and function of proteins (allosteric regulation). Enzymes: basic concepts and mechanisms of enzymatic catalysis. Principles of bioenergetics and metabolic pathways. Basic methods for purification and characterization of proteins. - Cell Biology: Elements of cell communication and signal transduction. Cell junction and adhesion. Regulation of the cell cycle. Cell death and survival. Protein trafficking. Basic cell culture techniques. - Cytology and Histology: Structure and function of eukaryotic cell (plasma membrane, organelles, mitosis, meiosis). General characteristics and functions of the main tissues (epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous). Immunohistochemistry. - English Language: Common European Framework ( CEF ) B1 level. - Laboratory skills: Preparation of solutions. Basic knowledge of methods for so

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