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MSc Cell and Gene Therapy

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 5 years flexible

Course Description

The Cell and Gene Therapy MSc provides you with an in-depth insight into the cutting-edge and rapidly developing field of biological therapies. The programme is delivered by scientists and clinicians researching, developing and testing new treatments for genetically inherited and acquired diseases using gene delivery technology, stem cell manipulation and DNA repair techniques.

This programme covers all aspects of cell and gene therapy, including biomedical science, the molecular basis of disease, stem cell biology and tissue repair, current and developing technologies, and clinical applications. You will also receive training in research methodology and statistics. Optional modules will provide you with the opportunity to explore areas within the field in more depth and enhance analytical and communication skills. The broad range of skills acquired from the taught modules will underpin your development of an independent research project and critical analysis and reporting of data.

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 in this distinct and fast developing area, with a view to contributing to clinical and basic academic research, therapeutic developments in industrial settings, regulatory aspects of biological therapies, or clinical trials in the field.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should be: holders of a life science degree (2:1 or equivalent) or a recognised medical or dental degree (at 2.1 standard where a grade is required); or qualified medical practitioners, with a qualification equivalent to a UK MBBS, or healthcare, pharmaceutical or biotech professional and scientists with equivalent experience (minimum of three years).

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Fees

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Student Destinations

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 or other higher education setting
  • developing new therapies or intellectual property in the pharmaceutical industry or other 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

Several of our graduates have gone on to secure PhD places.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  Clinical Applications of Cell and Gene Therapy
  •  Applied Genomics
  •  Molecular Aspects of Cell and Gene Therapy
  •  Stem Cells and Tissue Repair
  •  Research Project
  •  Applied Statistics for Health Research I

Optional modules

  •  Critical Thinking and Science Communication
  •  Clinical Genomics Genetic and Rare Diseases
  •  Molecular Biology of Normal Development and Birth Defects
  •  Molecular and Clinical Aspects of Childhood Cancers
  •  Novel Therapies: From Concept to Clinical Translation
  •  Personalised Medicine
  •  Cell Based Immunotherapy for Cancer and Other Immune Diseases

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.

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