MSc Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research
Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- January 2025
Why you should choose us
Course Overview
Our dynamic MSc in Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research draws upon the world-renowned strength of research in biomedical sciences at the Norwich Research Park. You’ll gain essential skills that are highly sought after in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry and the health services.
If you’re inspired by the major 21st century advances in genomics that help us understand disease at the molecular and cellular level, and you're passionate about exploring new avenues for treating and curing major illnesses, this course is ideal for you.
You’ll be immersed in a rapidly growing discipline crucial to the future of medical research. You'll delve into topics at the forefront of modern medicine and explore current approaches in molecular medicine and Cancer Research. Alongside mastering fundamental theory, you'll also enhance your career prospects by developing valuable transferable skills through personal development sessions covering presentation skills, employability, and time management.
UEA has enormous expertise in biomedical research, with a global reputation for academic excellence and strong links with the major institutes based across the Norwich Research Park.
Molecular and cellular mechanisms for disease is a vital area of research in the 21st century. Significant scientific advancements, such as the completion of the Human Genome Project and the ability to profile microbiota through whole genome sequencing, have enabled detailed exploration of diseases at the cellular and molecular levels. This progress holds promise for understanding diseases, developing treatments, and potentially discovering cures in the future. By studying this course, you'll be at the forefront of this exciting field, poised to contribute to future research and advancements in healthcare.
Study and Modules
Structure
This year-long MSc programme is split into two parts. In part one of the programme you’ll take most of your taught modules, giving you the opportunity to learn skills in critical evaluation of data, and report writing in molecular medicine.
You’ll gain an understanding of human diseases at the molecular and cellular level throughout the body. You’ll study the important questions in the field and learn to understand and evaluate primary literature on the topic through teamwork.
You’ll develop useful transferable skills to support your learning and career development, such as scientific writing, science communication and engagement and engagement with multiple audiences.
You’ll also gain valuable hands-on research skills via a full-time research project in molecular medicine, via a placement in a laboratory environment at UEA or one of the Research Institutes on the Norwich Research Park.
In the second part of your MSc, you’ll complete a major research project where you’ll design, experiment and carry out original research in your chosen topic. This project provides an invaluable training environment to enhance your research skills and gives you the chance to work individually, drawing on knowledge and understanding gained from your taught modules. At the beginning of the research project, you’ll prepare an in-depth literature review drawing on the current literature, with support from your project supervisor.
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
Many of your lecturers will be internationally recognised researchers in their area, and with research-led taught units you'll benefit from learning at the cutting-edge of the discipline.
You’ll learn through face-to-face lectures, workshops, and hands-on experiments in our modern biomedical laboratories.
Throughout the programme, you'll be expected to read and review scientific literature and data, and study independently outside of your contact time.
Assessment
We’ll assess your learning in a combination of different ways depending on the module and learning objectives. These include formal exams, coursework assignments, and presentations. In addition, you’ll complete a research project, which you’ll submit to us as a formal dissertation. This will be assessed by both external and internal review.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in January each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2.
Degree Subject
Life or Physical Sciences
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in January each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Life or Physical Sciences
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking, and 5.5 in Reading and Listening)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2024/25 are:
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UK Students: £12,850 (full time)
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International Students: £25,150 (full time)
We estimate living expenses at £1,023 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.
Employability
After the Course
After the course, you’ll be well placed to join the important work taking place in the growing field of molecular medicine. Through a career in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry or the NHS, you’ll be able to make a real and fundamental difference to the future of disease and health.
Many of our students go on to PhD study to further their academic development and research interests in this area.
Careers
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Academia
- Medical research
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Blood technician
- Health service
- Scientist
Discover more on our Careers webpages.