Molecular and Cellular Basis of Human Disease

Entry requirements

A good 2:1 honours degree in a biomedical-related subject.

We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Whole genome sequencing has opened up a new era of studies into the molecular and cellular basis of human disease.

The new molecular genetic and cellular approaches to understand human disease and disease processes in model systems are well established in our department, with some of the world’s foremost research in these areas being conducted in Sheffield.

As the research base broadens and industry begins to adopt new technologies, the demand for this type of specialist training is strong across the healthcare industry and academia.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Information for international students

English language requirements

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

For more information about entry requirements for international students, please visit https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/applying/postgraduate-taught