Translational Medicine MSc - full and part-time

• Available full or part time
• Funding available

Translational medicine involves the use of laboratory findings to find practical new ways to diagnose and treat patients, supporting programmes with the potential to improve the health of millions of people all over the world.

This desire to see a rapid progression from laboratory bench to hospital bedside brings with it huge hurdles that must be addressed and overcome - scientific, technological, commercial, ethical and regulatory.

This has created the need for a whole new range of suitably trained professionals to carry out the critical task of moving medical research closer to commercial medical technology, hence the introduction of this degree, the first of its kind in the UK.

The course prepares graduates in experimental design, protocol initiation, study management, data analysis, regulatory submission and research governance It is delivered by leading academics and consists of ten modules, an integrating component and a four-month research project which is usually in industry.

Suitable for both recent graduates and people with industry experience wishing to diversify into a new and exciting field, this qualification can take you on to a host of exciting employment opportunities in pharmaceutical companies, research organisations, the National Health Service or academic institutions.

Duration of course:

Full time - one year
Part time – up to three years

Award type:

MSc/PgDip

Entry requirements:

1st or 2nd class UK honours degree, or equivalent, in a discipline such as biology, biochemistry, biomedical science, biomedical engineering, medicine, medicinal chemistry, nursing, pharmacology, pharmacy, physiology, statistics, toxicology or an equivalent qualification. In certain cases, a blend of qualifications, motivation and relevant experience may be acceptable. Where applicable, students must achieve a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92. For further information click here. Our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes courses offer pre-sessional training in English.