Professor of Molecular Medicine
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology
level: masters
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start_month: September
location: Waterside
Molecular Medicine MSc
Key Facts
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Level
Master'sPG MSc
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Duration
Full Time: 1 year
Part Time: up to 3 years -
Starting
September
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Full Time: £8,500
Part Time: £945 (per 20 credits) -
Full Time: £17,495
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Waterside
Updated 17/12/2024
Overview
Course previously titled Molecular Bioscience MSc.
The University of Northampton’s Molecular Medicine MSc is aimed at individuals with prior knowledge of, or keen interest in, molecular medicine, genetics and genomics, and through our supportive environment you will develop your knowledge and understanding of key aspects of molecular medicine. You will have the opportunity to tailor your studies to your own interests through a selection of relevant modules.
The Molecular Medicine MSc programme supports you to develop your knowledge and understanding and is aimed at individuals with prior knowledge of, or keen interest in, molecular medicine and genetics and genomics.
Areas of focus include immunological cancers, diagnosis and mechanisms of bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance, the pathology of neuromuscular disorders, neurological and neurodegenerative disease and the role of bioenergetics in health and disease.
Whether you wish to follow an applied career in bioscience or go on to further study at PhD level, this molecular medicine programme gives you the skills, qualification and insight to follow your dreams.
Highlights
- Subject specific modules in molecular medicine to meet your career aspirations.
- Well-equipped biomedical science laboratories for learning and research.
- Apply and develop your skills in a practical setting.
- Choice of work placement or laboratory applied practice, using a variety of molecular bioscience techniques.
- Negotiated learning to focus on your interests
- Motivated and research active tutors.
- Guest talks from industry experts, with a focus on career development
Two students undertaking an experiment in the Biomedical Sciences lab in the Creative Hub, during a seminar.
Student undertaking an experiment on a bench in the Biomedical Sciences lab, inside the Creative Hub.
A science group seminar, where students are able to take part hands-on sessions.
Three students at a bench in a Biomedical Sciences lab inside the Creative Hub, during a seminar.
Example of the type of equipment students use within their science classes.
Students using equipment in science class in the Creative Hub Science Labs.
Student using the laboratory equipment in the science lab in the Creative Hub.
Student using a flame equipment in the science lab facilities at the Creative Hub.
Entry Requirements
You will need to have a minimum 2.2 class honours degree in a Biological Science from a UK university or international equivalent in order to be eligible to apply for the Molecular Medicine MSc course.
For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
Course Content
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- UK – Full Time: £8,500
- UK – Part Time: £945 per 20 credit module.
- International – Full Time: £17,495
Facilities and Special Features
- Experienced subject specialists actively researching and publishing in their fields.
- Opportunities to attend and present research at international conferences.
- Independently focused areas of study fully supported.
- Great links with local academic, industrial and clinical partners.
