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Full time | Newcastle University | 12 months | 22-APR-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

22-APR-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MPhil - Master of Philosophy

Subject areas

Genetics

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Our MPhil in Genetics look at the causes of genetic disease. We explore genetic disease at the molecular and cellular level and its treatment.

Overview

Our research areas include:

  • genetic medicine
  • developmental genetics
  • neuromuscular and neurological genetics
  • mitochondrial genetics
  • cardiovascular genetics

You'll be a member of a thriving research community. The Institute is in Newcastle’s Life Science Centre.

You'll work alongside many research, clinical and educational organisations. This includes the Northern Genetics Service.

An MPhil is available in all subject areas. You receive research training and undertake original research leading to the completion of a 40,000 - 50,000 word thesis.

Your development

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

  • perform better as a researcher
  • boost your career prospects
  • broaden your impact

Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

You’ll cover:

  • techniques for effective research
  • methods for better collaborative working
  • essential professional standards and requirements

Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,712

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,800

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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