Molecular Medicine MSc

University of Sheffield

Master

In Sheffield

£ 7,500 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The project is five months of invaluable laboratory experience: planning, carrying out, recording and reporting your own research. Recent graduates work in academic research science, pharmaceuticals and the biotech industry.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This flexible course focuses on the molecular and genetic factors of human diseases. Understanding those factors is crucial to the development of therapies. Core modules cover the fundamentals. You choose specialist modules from the pathway that interests you most. We also give you practical lab training to prepare you for your research project.

A 2:1 degree with a substantial element of human or animal biology. We also welcome medical graduates, post-third year intercalating medical students and graduates in other scientific subjects such as biotechnology.

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This centre's achievements

2018

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Subjects

  • Human Gene
  • Bioinformatics
  • Human Disease
  • Disease Genetics
  • Microbes
  • Cancer pathway
  • Experimental Medicine
  • Cardiovascular
  • Immunity
  • Pathogenicity

Course programme

Modules

Core modules
  • From Genome to Gene Function
  • Human Gene Bioinformatics
  • Research Literature Review
  • Human Disease Genetics
  • Modulating Immunity
  • Laboratory Practice and Statistics
Optional modules

You choose from six optional pathways (see below).

  • Genetic Mechanisms pathway
  • Microbes and infection pathway
  • Experimental Medicine pathway
  • Cancer pathwayCardiovascular pathway
  • Clinical applications pathway (apply directly)

Teaching
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Laboratory demonstrations
  • Computer practicals
  • Student presentations
Assessment

Assessment is continuous. Most modules are assessed by written assignments and coursework, although there are some written exams. Two modules are assessed by verbal presentations.

Additional information

Overseas Fee (2018 annual fee) : £20,500

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