MSc Molecular Medicine - Molecular Medicine Degree
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MSc Molecular Medicine program at the University of Essex provides a comprehensive understanding of molecular medicine, combining contemporary medical studies with biochemistry and molecular biology. The program prepares students for careers in research, industry, or academia with foundational knowledge, advanced research skills, and a wide range of topics including gene technology, synthetic biology, and genomics. Graduates are highly sought after in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc Molecular Medicine program at the University of Essex is a one-year, full-time program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of molecular medicine. The program combines contemporary medical studies with biochemistry and molecular biology, creating a bridge between these subjects and drawing on other fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. The program's objectives are to:
- Provide students with a solid foundation in the core principles of molecular medicine
- Develop students' understanding of the latest advances in molecular medicine
- Prepare students for careers in research, industry, or academia in the field of molecular medicine
Outline:
The program's content covers a wide range of topics in molecular medicine, including:
- Gene and protein technology
- Synthetic biology
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics The program is structured into six compulsory modules and one optional module. The compulsory modules are:
- BS986-7-FY: Core (90 credits)
- Protein Technologies and Proteomics (15 credits)
- Gene Technology and Synthetic Biology (30 credits)
- Professional Skills and the Business of Biosciences (15 credits)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (15 credits)
- Genomics (15 credits) The optional module can be chosen from a range of topics, such as:
- Advanced Bioinformatics
- Cancer Biology
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Immunology
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a combination of exams, essays, verbal/visual presentations, and written reviews.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research in the field of molecular medicine. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, laboratory practicals, tutorials, seminars, fieldwork, independent reading, and research projects.
Careers:
Graduates of the MSc Molecular Medicine program are well-prepared for careers in research, industry, or academia in the field of molecular medicine. Graduates have gone on to work in a variety of settings, including:
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Biotechnology companies
- Hospitals
- Research institutions
- Universities
Other:
The program also includes a research project, which allows students to conduct their own research under the supervision of a faculty member. The research project is an important part of the program, as it allows students to develop their research skills and gain experience in the field of molecular medicine.
| Category | Fee | |---|---| | Home/UK fee | £10,000 | | International fee | £21,700 |
Entry Requirements:
UK entry requirements
A 2.2 or international equivalent in any subject with at least 3 modules from the following list:
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Cancer Biology
- Computational Biology
- Drug Design
- Genomics
- Immunology
- Maths (including variations of, eg Statistics, Calculus, Algebra)
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Structure and Bonding
- Physiology
- Virology We will also consider applicants with 2 out of the 3 above modules Applicants without the required modules or with a lower level degree will also be considered where they also have at least 6 months to 1 year relevant work experience.
International & EU entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in all components. If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
