Cell Biomedicine (MRes)

Postgraduate School of Life and Health Sciences

This innovative masters degree offers a fascinating opportunity to study modern and topical research areas in Cell Biomedicine.

Cell Biomedicine (MRes)
Duration

1 year (full-time)

Number of Credits

180 credits

Start date

September 2024

Degree Type

MRes

Modules

These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.

Skills

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This postgraduate degree will provide you 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.

How you'll learn

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 and 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.

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How you'll be assessed

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You’ll be set authentic assessment, meaning that your projects, tasks and exercises will replicate the working world of cellular biomedicine, ensuring that you are fully prepared for life after graduation.

Career options

This postgraduate programme provides both a solid academic basis and practical hands-on experience in cellular biomedical sciences. It will prepare you for careers in academia, clinical research, the health industry or within government organisations.

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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.

Application Info

How to apply

Postgraduate programmes

If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.

International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.

  • See our Finance pages for more details

Tuition fees and funding

September 2024 entry tuition fees

UK EU and International
£12,338 £21,788

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Course Facilities

Image -  Our state-of-the-art biomedical and molecular biology laboratories  
  Equipped with microscopy analysers, autoradiography, flow cytometry, high sensitivity HPLC and LC-MS, and neural stem cell and tissue culture facilities.   

Our state-of-the-art biomedical and molecular biology laboratories 

Equipped with microscopy analysers, autoradiography, flow cytometry, high sensitivity HPLC and LC-MS, and neural stem cell and tissue culture facilities. 

Image -  Manresa Hall in Whitelands College    
  On top of a 24 hour computer room, the College also has two dedicated quiet study areas.

Manresa Hall in Whitelands College 

On top of a 24 hour computer room, the College also has two dedicated quiet study areas.

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Our Research

For an overview of the research carried out by our academics within the School of Life and Health Sciences, please visit the departmental research pages.

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