Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Medicine MSc

Course overview

Actively participate in the exciting field of Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Medicine with the longest running course of its kind in the UK.

You'll learn about how we obtain and maintain adult, embryonic and pluripotent stem cells and their potential to repair tissue damage and cure diseases like diabetes, cancer, Parkinson's, and dementia.

Throughout the course you'll learn about the practical skills and techniques required to study the science of stem cells and you'll also learn about the business, ethical, and legal areas of dealing with them. The course culminates in a research project with experts in the field in world class facilities including our brand new Biodiscovery Institute.

Whether you aim to go into industry or further research into stem cells, this course is the perfect opportunity for you to gain the knowledge and skills you'll need to succeed.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers.

Many are also working in biotechnology and positions in the stem cell industry and government-funded agencies (like stem cell banks) in roles such as:

• Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Direct (Regrow, Mumbai)
• Group Leader (Adaptimmune)
• Product Manager (Janssen)
• Analyst and Insight Manager (Novartis)
• Research Executive (Axol Bioscience)
• Associate Project Manager (Amgen)
• Research and Design Manager (Future Health Biobank)
• Scientist (Reneuron)

Others have found roles in regularity and associated areas including Gene Therapy Trial Co-ordinator (National Institute for Health research), Stem Cell Scientist (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) and Trainee Patent Attorney (Forresters).

Students need to have 2:1. If your first degree is not biology-based, you must also have A level Biology at Grade B or above. 2:2 undergraduate degrees will be considered if the student has demonstrated practical skills through working in industry or academia for at least six months. All students with 2:2 degrees will be required to have an interview.