MSc Molecular Medicine
School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Enhance your career with a masters in a specialist field. Our courses are backed by world-class interdisciplinary research.
About the course1 year full-time Lead academic: Dr Martin Nicklin Through this flexible course you'll develop an understanding of the underlying molecular and genetic factors in human diseases and their current and potential treatment. You can choose a subject pathway based on your interests. You'll get experience in planning, carrying out, recording and reporting research. Your project will be hypothesis-driven, laboratory-based research in the field of molecular medicine. Your skills and expertise in reading, writing and interpreting scientific literature will be useful in a variety of careers. Entry requirementsYou'll need a 2:1 in an appropriate biological subject area or area related to medicine. A 2:2 degree will only be enough in exceptional circumstances. We'll consider your application if you're a medical graduate or a graduate with recent experience in molecular biology or molecular genetics through work-related training. English language requirements for overseas studentsOverall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, 6.0 in Writing, 6.5 in Listening and 6.0 in Speaking, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students
Core modules
Optional modulesGenetic pathway
Experimental medicine pathway
Neuroscience pathway
Cancer pathway
Cardiovascular pathway
Pathway-specific project modules
Teaching
Assessment
Fees and fundingFinancial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: Dr J G Shaw |
Our study environmentYou'll be based in teaching hospitals that serve a population of over half a million people and refer a further two million. This means your study is rooted in a working medical community, and strongly linked with the University’s other health-related schools. We are awarded research funding from many sources, including the NIHR, MRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, the Department of Health, EU, prominent charities such as the Wellcome Trust, ARC, YRC, Cancer Research UK and BHF. Our partners and sponsors include Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Astra Zeneca and Eli Lilly. You'll also benefit from our active collaboration with the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Our MRC Centre for Developmental and Biomedical Genetics has some of the finest research facilities in the UK and attracts annual funding of more than £2m. Clinical and basic scientists work alongside each other. It's an environment with plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas.Our resourcesWe have a state-of-the-art biorepository and a £30m stem cell laboratory. The Sheffield Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) opened in November 2010. We also have microarray, genetics, histology, flow cytometry and high-throughput screening technology, and the latest equipment for bone and oncology research. At our Clinical Research Facility, you'll be able to conduct studies with adult patients and volunteers. The Sheffield Children’s Hospital houses a complementary facility for paediatric experimental medical research. Hepatitis B policyIf your course involves a significant risk of exposure to human blood or other body fluids and tissue, you'll need to complete a course of Hepatitis B immunisation before starting. We conform to national guidelines that are in place to protect patients, health care workers and students. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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