Molecular Medicine MSc

Course Content

• Course Details

  Students study six modules over one year full time, or two years if studying part time on this molecular medicine masters. You will follow subject specific and Research Methods modules and undertake a research project in your area of interest that gives an individual focus, whilst also integrating you into the Molecular Biosciences Research Group within the University’s Research Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences. You can find out more about the research interests and expertise of the Bioscience team on the Department of Science research profiles page.

  In the Molecular Medicine module, you will study interdisciplinary approaches to understanding normal and pathological systems and processes at the molecular level, including novel treatments and drug development. In Genes and Genomics, you will gain in-depth knowledge of both molecular genetics and genomics, including bioinformatics and large data analyses with a focus upon novel technologies.

  You will study a Current Topics module, which allows you to choose relevant and cutting-edge issues in molecular medicine, working independently to pursue your own interests with the support of a supervising tutor.

  To improve your employability, apply your skills and build your social capital, you will also complete 150 hours of Applied Practice with an option of a work placement* or a laboratory-based module, featuring key molecular techniques and a problem based independent project, designed to increase your employability after your course.

  *Securing a work placement will be supported by staff but not guaranteed.

  Modules

  In order to achieve the named award above, students must meet all requirements of this award map.

  • SLSM012  Molecular Medicine – 20 credits
  • SLSM015  Current topics in Molecular Bioscience – 20 credits
  • SLSM014  Genetics and Genomics – 20 credits
  • SPOM019  Applied Practice – 40 credits
  • SLSM013  Molecular Bioscience Dissertation – 60 credits
  • SLSM011  Research Methods Quantitative Statistical Analyses – 20 credits

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• Entry Requirements

  You will need to have a minimum 2.2 class honours degree in a Biological Science from a UK university or international equivalent in order to be eligible to apply for this course.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at postgraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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• Fees and Funding

  2023/24 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £8,010
  • UK – Part Time: £890 per 20 credit module.
  • International – Full Time: £16,500

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2023. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  2022/23 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 22/23 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £7,650
  • UK – Part Time: £850 per 20 credit module
  • International – Full Time: £15,000

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2022. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2023/24 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England.

  *The maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years

   

  For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

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