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MSc - Master of Science
The University of Manchester
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
The University of Manchester
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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Course description
Our Master of Science (MSc) in Precision Medicine will provide training in the principles of precision and stratified medicine and the clinical impact of individual molecular and lifestyle variability. This course replaces the MRes in Translational Medicine.
Our understanding of the molecular basis of disease, drug mechanisms and precision medicine has improved dramatically in recent years, yet there is a distinct shortage of individuals able to translate this knowledge into effective clinical benefit. The aim is to train the next generation of scientists able to fast-track biological and scientific insights into advanced therapies and diagnostic tools.
The MSc course consists of four taught units covering omics principles including genetics, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics, which together make up the PGCert, plus an extended 35-week project that can be undertaken at the University, the Manchester Cancer Research Centre or a teaching hospital in Greater Manchester. Our teaching integrates different omic technologies to enable you to undertake precision medicine research.
You can choose from a range of projects covering areas such as the use of gene expression profiling, proteomics, metabolomics, stem cell research, tissue culture or pharmacogenetics in the biology of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, stroke or diabetes.
Completing our course will open up a route into PhD research. You may also pursue a career in academia or the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, or as a clinical academic.
Coursework and assessment
We use a range of assessment methods, including oral and poster presentations, workshops, a literature review, written reports and a journal article dissertation.
Career opportunities
More than 50% of our graduates progress into PhD research at Manchester or other universities such as Cambridge, Imperial College London, Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool and Bristol.
Around 15% pursue a career in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry in the UK or abroad.
Approximately 25% are intercalating medics who complete their medical education. An estimated 10% pursue an undergraduate medical degree.
Visit our blog to read about how important the MRes was to graduate Jamie's career development.
Aims
We aim to train you in the principles of precision and stratified medicine and the clinical impact of individual molecular and lifestyle variability. You will learn the fundamentals of omics technologies including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics.
We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in: biomedical sciences; medical sciences; biological sciences; chemical sciences; biochemical sciences; pharmacological sciences; medicine; dentistry; pharmacy; veterinary medicine; computational biology. This must be from a recognised university. We will also consider candidates with Upper Second degrees in a relevant analytical, physical or computing science area. Evidence of previous advanced study, research or professional experience may be accepted as qualification for entry for applicants with a Lower Second or equivalent.
Students living in
Domestic
£14,000 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)
£34,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£34,500 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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