Cell and Gene Therapy MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

The degree covers all aspects of the subject, including basic biomedical science, molecular basis of disease, current and developing technologies and clinical applications. Students also receive vocational training in research methodology and statistics, how to perform a research project and complete a practical laboratory-based project.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time nine months or flexible up to five years) is offered

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, full-time 12 weeks, part-time nine months, or up to two years flexible) is offered.

• Molecular Aspects of Cell and Gene Therapy
• Clinical Applications of Cell and Gene Therapy
• Research Methodology and Statistics
• Stem Cell and Tissue Repair

Research Methodology and Statistics is not a core module for the PG Certificate. Students of the PG Certificate can choose an optional module.

• Foundations of Biomedical Sciences
• Applied Genomics
• HIV Frontiers from Research to Clinics
• Molecular and Genetic Basis of Paediatric Disease
• Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal: Biomedicine
• Laboratory Methods in Biomedical Science
• Research Methodology and Statistics

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation.

Teaching includes lectures, seminars, problem classes and tutorials. Assessment varies depending on the module, but includes written coursework, multiple-choice questions, written examinations, a practical analysis examination and the dissertation of up to 10,000 words