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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Medicine (General) Molecular Biology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This flexible course gives you the chance to choose specialist modules from the pathway that interests you most. You'll carry out a five-month research project, which gives you invaluable laboratory experience. Our graduates go on to PhD study or work in related industries.

Course description

Lead academic: Dr Martin Nicklin

Designed for both animal/human biology and clinical graduates, this flexible course focuses on the molecular and genetic factors of human diseases. Understanding those factors is crucial to the development of therapies.

You’ll be brought up to date with the latest technical and scientific advances in biomedical science and therapeutic design and learn how to use the latest technology to answer research questions for yourself. Core modules cover the fundamentals. You'll choose specialist modules from the pathway that interests you most.

You'll also receive practical lab training to prepare you for your research project. The project is five months of invaluable laboratory experience: planning, carrying out, recording and reporting your own research.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

Modules

This module illustrates the principles underlying recent research that has uncovered genetic components in several common diseases. Genetics in cancer; Genetics in cardiovascular diseases; Genetics in endocrine disorders; Genetics in arthritis; Chromosomal disorders; Genetics in coagulation disorders; Genetics in neurological diseases; Genetics in bone diseases; Pharmacogenetics; Assessment will be by an assignment.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,350

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,600

Entry requirements

You'll need at least a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree including a substantial element of human or animal biology. We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.