Program Overview
This one-year full-time (or two-year part-time) program combines a 140-credit research project with supporting modules in stress, ageing, and chronic disease. Led by experienced researchers, the program emphasizes professional development through workshops, seminars, and networking events. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in academia, research, industry, government, and healthcare.
Program Outline
Outline:
This program is typically completed full-time in one year, but can be taken part-time over two years. The course is structured to include a significant research component, a series of supporting taught modules, and professional development opportunities.
Research Project:
Students will undertake a 140-credit research project, demonstrating their creativity and initiative, and understanding the relevance of scientific research to industry.
Supporting Modules:
- Core Modules:
- Evaluating Research in Biosciences
- Ageing: Pathology and Prevention
- Optional Modules:
- Controversies in Science
- Regenerative Medicine and Medical Devices
- Advanced Diabetes Therapies
- Oxidative Stress and Human Disease
- Real Time Techniques for In Vitro and In Vivo Monitoring
- Clinical Microbiology in the Post-antimicrobial Era
- Cancer: Bench to Bedside
- Understanding Age-related CNS Disorders
- Nanotechnology Research: Therapeutics, Diagnostics and Advanced Pharmaceutics
- Omics for Diseases: Theory, Practice and Applications
Teaching:
The program is delivered by a team of experienced researchers and academics, with expertise in various aspects of stress, ageing, and chronic disease. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual supervision. Students will have access to a dedicated research supervisor who will provide guidance and support throughout their research project.
Careers:
Graduates of this program are well-positioned for careers in:
- Academia
- Research
- Industry
- Government
- Healthcare The program equips students with the skills and knowledge to conduct high-quality research, critically analyze data, and communicate their findings effectively.
Other:
- The program has strong links with industry and research partners, providing opportunities for students to gain valuable experience and develop their professional networks.
- Students will have access to excellent research facilities, including a dedicated genomics/metabolomics/proteomics facility, imaging and analysis unit, and cell and tissue culture facilities.
- The program offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with opportunities for students to collaborate with peers and researchers from across the University.
Course fees UK (full-time) 8,400 GBP International (full-time)15,900 GBP
