/ Postgraduate Taught /
Start date:
September 2024
Duration:
1 year (full-time)
Number of credits:
180
Improving human health has never been a bigger global challenge. Get the specialist, practical skills you need to play a part in improving healthcare outcomes through medical research.
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Develop advanced research skills required in preparation for your career within biomedical research, a clinical environment, or in the health industry. And do this in our state-of-the-art molecular biology laboratories.
Collaborate with leading, internationall renowned experts in the field who will teach topical and current issues in biomedicine.
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Skills
Make a difference to human lives with a postgraduate degree in Cell Biomedicine.
The Roehampton master’s in cell biomedicine (MRes) offers a fascinating opportunity to study modern and topical research.
You will be provided with advanced research training in medical aspects of cell biology and pathology through the completion of your own lab-based research project.
With a focus on research methods, you will take your skills to the next level in producing your own research design and developing your understanding of ethics in research projects and best practice in handling statistical datasets. The programme includes a variety of subject-specific lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical work that will keep you up to date with the current advances in the field. You will learn the theoretical and technological aspects of cellular biomedicine and their practical applications within industry.
Learning
Choose a postgraduate degree that works for you.
Learn advanced research skills in cell biology, and develop your expertise in an extended piece of original research in our molecular biology laboratories.
Created in collaboration with industry-leading professionals, the Roehampton Cell Biomedicine includes important insights into contemporary developments, for a wide range of healthcare professionals.
You will be taught by enthusiastic research-active experts in the field who conduct research in a diverse range of topics that you can choose to study such as:
- Cellular and molecular mechanisms of cancer
- Microbial resistance to antibiotics
- Immune mechanisms of disease
- Stem cell research
- Molecular modelling in cell biology
You will conduct your research project in our state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with microscopy analysers, autoradiography, flow cytometry, high sensitivity HPLC and LC-MS, and neural stem cell and tissue culture facilities.
The School of Life and Health Science is a progressive and inclusive community, putting you at the centre of your learning journey. Recognising that our students have different personal circumstances, we limit on-campus teaching to a maximum of two days per week, enabling you to balance your studies with work, family, and other external commitments.
Check out some of the research carried out by our academics wthin the Centre for Intergrated Research in Life and Health Sciences.
Assessment
Push yourself further with real-world assignments.
Throughout the course, you’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding and practical skills, while giving you a taste of industry practices.
You’ll leave Roehampton with an in-depth understanding of both the theory and the hands-on applications of clinical nutrition, ready to take the next step.
Careers
Shape the future of public health.
With a Roehampton Cell Biomedicine masters, you can go onto a wide range of careers, including:
- Research scientist
- Pharmaceutical researcher
- Academia research/teaching
- Biomedical consultant
- Science writer/communicator
- NHS (various roles)
- Local and central government (roles in policy and health promotion)
In addition, many students are already health professionals and study the course as part of their career development and specialisation.
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
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Applying
UK postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
UK: £12,338
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
International postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
EU and International: £21,788
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
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