Cell, Gene and Novel Therapies MSc

UCL (University College London)

The Cell, Gene and Novel Therapies MSc provides you with an in-depth insight into the cutting-edge and rapidly developing field of biological therapies. This course covers all aspects of cell, gene and novel therapies, including applied genomics, the molecular basis of disease, stem cell biology and tissue repair, current and developing technologies in biomedical research and therapeutic intervention, and clinical applications. You will also receive training in research methodology and statistics. There are two routes on this course: Cell and Molecular Therapies (CMT) . Personalised Medicine (PM). On the Cell and Molecular Therapies route, you will learn the basics of stem cell and tissue repair and the preclinical/clinical applications of gene therapy/gene editing technologies. On the Personalised Medicine route, you will be exposed to novel personalised therapies (e.g. RNA therapies), covering preclinical drug development and clinical translation. You will also learn how to apply genomic and multiomic information to personalised medicine. Optional modules will provide you with the opportunity to explore areas within the field in more depth and enhance analytical and communication skills. The broad range of skills acquired from the taught modules will underpin your development of an independent research project and critical analysis and reporting of data. This course is designed for BSc graduates in relevant subjects, medics and scientists who would like to develop their knowledge and skills in this distinct and fast developing area, with a view to contributing to clinical and basic biomedical research, therapeutic developments in industrial settings, regulatory aspects of advanced therapies, or clinical trials in the field. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.