The Department has excellent tissue culture, biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology facilities. Equipment for radioimmunoassay, protein biochemistry, cell labelling and single cell injection are also available in specific laboratories. Confocal microscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy and image analysis facilities are also provided, in addition to specific imaging systems within laboratories. There is a small, but useful library, and good computing facilities both within laboratories and generally within the Department. All graduate students participate in a basic induction course and follow a graduate training programme during their time in the Department.
Training is provided in techniques, transferable skills and relevant background knowledge.
Applicants are expected to have a good Honours degree in any of the biological or medical sciences. The Sir William Dunn School of Pathology is the University Department of Pathology. It is equipped for research in experimental biology, pathology, immunology, bacteriology, and virology. Molecular biology types of biological experimental work can be done there. Advanced students are selected from both medical and non-medical undergraduate disciplines.