Taught Masters Courses


Human Nutrition (Masters & Postgraduate Diploma)

This course aims to establish a knowledge-base in a range of subdisciplines, from public health nutrition to molecular nutrition. An emphasis is placed on developing research skills.

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Molecular Medicine (MSc) - incorporating MSc in Molecular and Genetic Medicine

Molecular medicine is the application of the methods of molecular biology and molecular genetics to medicine.

Our one-year MSc in Molecular Medicine is designed for life science and clinical graduates. Its primary aim is to teach you how scientific research in this area is actually done. The course provides an excellent basis for entering PhD training and careers in research. The taught component aims to provide a broad and up-to-date understanding of the molecular and genetic factors that underlie human diseases.

The course contains Core modules, then offers three Pathways: Genetics, Experimental Medicine and Neuroscience. Modules are intensive and are generally two weeks in length. They are continuously assessed by assignments, essay writing and by written examination.

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Modelling and Simulation in Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (MSc/Diploma/PG Cert)

The aim of this MSc in Modelling & Simulation (M&S) is to help supply the pharmaceutical industry with modellers who have gone through a certified program and provide them with an assurance of quality that comes with any higher education degree.

The MSc in M&S has been developed in Sheffield with an emphasis on Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetics (PBPK); an approach that is viewed under the general umbrella of systems biology. This aspect, considering the current trends, provides an invaluable service to the pharmaceutical industry by supplying much needed scientists in the field of M&S.

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Nephrology (Diploma/MMedSci)

The Diploma in Nephrology is a course intended for young overseas physicians with some experience in Nephrology. Suitable candidates can take an extended course with research experience to gain a Masters (MMedSci) in Nephrology. Study is with the Sheffield Kidney Institute.

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MMedSci/Postgraduate Diploma (Vision & Strabismus)

A degree by distance learning for qualified orthoptists who wish to study for a higher level qualification.

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