This innovative masters degree offers a fascinating opportunity to study modern and topical research areas in Cell Biomedicine.
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.
Why this course
Develop advanced research skills required in preparation for your career within biomedical research, a clinical environment, or in the health industry.
Collaborate with leading, internationally renowned experts in the field who will teach topical and current issues in biomedicine.
Conduct your own research project in our state-of-the-art molecular biology laboratories.
Skills
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.
How you'll be assessed
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.
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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.
How our careers service supports you
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
- September 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form.
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- View our entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- View our general entry criteria and application FAQs below
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International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
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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.
