Cell, Gene and Novel Therapies MSc
University College London
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The Cell, Gene and Novel Therapies MSc provides you with an in-depth insight into the cutting-edge and rapidly developing field of biological therapies. This programme covers all aspects of cell, gene and novel therapies, including applied genomics, the molecular basis of disease, stem cell biology and tissue repair, current and developing technologies in biomedical research and therapeutic intervention, and clinical applications. You will also receive training in research methodology and ...Read more

The Cell, Gene and Novel Therapies MSc provides you with an in-depth insight into the cutting-edge and rapidly developing field of biological therapies. This programme covers all aspects of cell, gene and novel therapies, including applied genomics, the molecular basis of disease, stem cell biology and tissue repair, current and developing technologies in biomedical research and therapeutic intervention, and clinical applications. You will also receive training in research methodology and statistics.

Who this course is for

This programme is designed for BSc graduates in relevant subjects, medics and scientists who would like to develop their knowledge and skills in this distinct and fast developing area, with a view to contributing to clinical and basic biomedical research, therapeutic developments in industrial settings, regulatory aspects of advanced therapies, or clinical trials in the field.

The foundation of your career

This programme aims to equip students for careers in research, education, medicine and business in academic, clinical, industrial and regulatory settings. Examples of potential careers could include:

  • Academic research and/or lecturing in a university, research institution, or other higher education setting.
  • Developing new therapies or intellectual property in National Healthcare systems and pharmaceutical industry or other biomedicine-related business venture.
  • Conducting clinical trials as part of a team of clinicians, scientists and allied health professionals.
  • Monitoring and analysing the results of clinical trials as part of a clinical trials unit.

Graduates of the programme have gone on to leadership roles in the NHS and other healthcare organisations in the UK and overseas. Some of our graduates have moved into roles in industry in pharmaceutical companies or consulting organisations. Others have gone on to further study, taking on PhDs or fellowships while others have launched their own businesses.

Our graduates have been employed by organisations such as Biologics, IQVIA, Clinigen, Datar Cancer Genetics, PPD Global Ltd., UK Biocentre and Fishawack Health, as well as universities in the UK and abroad.*

*Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of UK and EU graduates in the 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 cohorts.

Employability

You will be provided with opportunities to develop specific scientific and analytical skills including:

  • data gathering,
  • critical appraisal,
  • scientific writing,
  • scientific presentation,
  • debating,
  • maintaining scientific dialogue,
  • experimental design,
  • clinical trial design,
  • decision making,
  • an awareness of topical as well as ethical and legislative issues.

You are encouraged to keep a portfolio of transferable skills learned through teaching practices and assessments, which will prepare you for progression to higher research degrees or the workplace.

Study mode: Flexible 5 calendar years

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10 Apr 21

The overall experience has been very good. Being my first year in the UK, UCL has been very accommodating in terms of settling in and slowly starting studies. Tutors have helped..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Students who do not meet these requirements but have appropriate professional experience will also be considered.

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£19,900 per year

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£39,800 per year

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£39,800 per year

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