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Advanced Topics in Cancer Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mb7004
Module code: MB7004 The development and use of appropriate anti-cancer therapy rely on the accurate diagnosis of cancer. Therefore, it is important to be able to differentiate between normal and malignant tissue under the microscope.
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Introduction to Molecular Techniques
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs4001
Module code: BS4001 Searching for novel cancer-causing genes researchers requires methods for manipulating the genetic material. For example, molecular cloning allows us to study the function of a gene and how cell behaviour is affected when that gene is altered in cancer.
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Structural Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs3070
Module code: BS3070 Practically all events in cells depend on the existence of protein complexes which interact with other components to bring about diverse cellular functions.
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MBiolSci Research Project (Chronic Disease and Immunity)
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs4317
Module code: BS4317 This module provides the opportunity to gain highly valuable laboratory work by undertaking a 4 month research project placement: 3 months of lab work and then 1 month for writing the dissertation and project presentation, within the Department of...
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Structural Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs3070
Module code: BS3070 Practically all events in cells depend on the existence of protein complexes which interact with other components to bring about diverse cellular functions.
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Study creates first 3D vision of cancer target
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-creates-first-3d-vision-of-cancer-target
A team from the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology has for the first time published a detailed description of a protein linked to many types of cancer. The lab-based study now provides an opportunity for scientists to develop drugs to target this protein.
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Presessional FAQs
https://le.ac.uk/cite/eltu/frequently-asked-questions/faqs
ELTU Full-time study FAQ's
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First evidence for Julius Caesars invasion of Britain discovered by Leicester team
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/first-evidence-for-julius-caesars-invasion-of-britain-discovered-by-leicester-team
The first evidence for Julius Caesar’s invasion of Britain has been discovered by a team from our School of Archaeology and Ancient History. The findings will be explored as part of the BBC Four’s Digging For Britain on Wednesday 29 November at 9:00PM.
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Leicester students win out of this world competition for satellite ideas
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/satellife
A team of students from Leicester has won thousands of pounds in a competition run by the UK Space Agency calling for innovative ideas on how satellites can improve life on Earth.
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People Studying People: Research Ethics in Society MOOC
https://le.ac.uk/courses/mooc-people-studying-people-research-ethics-in-society/2020
This is for you if... you want to explore the value of ethical thinking for research, using an ethical appraisal framework to develop and evaluate studies.