Entry requirements

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Overview

You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then complete a 24-week research project.

Our teaching is research-informed. Course content changes to reflect developments in:

the discipline
the requirements of external bodies and partners
student feedback

Regenerative medicine and stem cell research is a competitive area. Your studies will be centred around academia. You'll also have an opportunity to access industry experience in some cases.

What you'll learn

You'll study subject-specific content in regenerative medicine and stem cell research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options. You'll also have training in general research principles, professional and key skills.

Your 24-week research project comprises the major element of the course. You'll receive supervision from an expert academic researcher in the field.