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MRes - Master of Research
Newcastle University
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MRes - Master of Research
Newcastle University
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students.
Overview
Newcastle University is world-leading in diabetes research. The Diabetes Research Group in Newcastle has applied magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging to explain the abnormal storage of fat and glycogen in the pancreas, liver and muscle in Type 2 diabetes.
You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.
We ranked in the top 100 for Medicine and Life Sciences. We also ranked in Medicine - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.
You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then engage in a 24-week research project in cancer research.
Research strongly influences our teaching. Course content changes to reflect developments in:
You'll work in a competitive research area. This will be largely in academia, but also in industry.
What you'll learn
You'll study subject-specific content in diabetes research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options.
Your 24-week research project comprises the major element of the course. You'll receive supervision from an expert academic researcher in the field.
Your future
This MRes can be a pathway for a career in scientific research in academia and industry. It is also excellent preparation for a PhD.
A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or related discipline or an MBBS/BDS degree. This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£29,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£29,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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