Taught Masters Courses
Molecular Medicine (MSc) - incorporating MSc in Molecular and Genetic Medicine
Lead Academic: Dr Martin Nicklin
Through this flexible course, you'll develop an understanding of the underlying molecular and genetic factors in human diseases and their current and potential treatment. You can choose a subject pathway based on your interests.
You'll get experience in planning, carrying out, recording and reporting research. Your project will be hypothesis-driven, laboratory-based research in the field of molecular medicine. Your
skills and expertise in reading, writing and interpreting scientific literature will be useful in a variety of careers. Success in the MSc in Molecular Medicine is a good training for beginning a PhD and many of our students have chosen this route.
Entry Requirements
You'll need at least a 2:1 or equivalent in an appropriate biological subject area or area related to medicine. A 2:2 degree will only be enough in exceptional circumstances. We'll consider your application if you're a medical graduate or a graduate with recent experience in molecular biology or molecular genetics through work-related training.
English language requirements
An IELTS score (or equivalent) of at least 6.5, with all elements at least 6.0 and the listening component at least 6.5.
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Core Modules Principles of Biomedical Research; From Genome to Gene Function; Modulating Immunity; Molecular Genetics of Human Diseases; Genome and Sequence Analysis; Writing a Critical Review (self-directed); Practical Laboratory Training. |
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Optional Modules Genetics pathway: Genomics, Proteomics and Informatics; Genetics of Host Pathogen Interactions; Bioinformatics Online. Experimental Medicine pathway: Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease; Model Systems in Research; Novel Therapies. |
Cancer pathway: Molecular Basis of Tumourigenesis and Metatasis; Molecular Techniques in Cancer Research; Molecular Approaches to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Cardiovascular pathway: Vascular Cell Biology; Experimental Models of Vascular Disease; Vascular Disease Therapy and Clinical Practice |
Neuroscience pathway: Genetics & Modelling of Neurodegenerative Diseases; Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Diseases |
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Pathway-Specific Project Modules Project presentation; Laboratory practical project in genetics, experimental medicine, cancer, cardiovascular or neuroscience. |
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MSc in Translational Neuroscience
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