Cellular Pathology

Investigating disease at a cellular level means joining the fight against some of the most serious disorders afflicting humans. We’ve designed our MSc Cellular Pathology degree to enable you to develop an advanced understanding of cellular pathology that you’ll need in a research or clinical context.

You’ll cover a range of different areas – exploring disorders, developing analytical techniques and getting to grips with histopathology.

You’ll also complete an independent research project, building professional-level research skills. This is your opportunity to explore the pathologies that fascinate you most by making the most of our extensive links with hospitals across Greater Manchester to conduct research in a real-world context.

Throughout the masters, you will have the support of an expert team and access to specialist, in-house laboratory facilities at the University.

Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) which means our teaching is of a high standard and provides wide-ranging, research-informed education to ensure you develop the practical skills and experience that employers value. Please note, that although this MSc is accredited by the IBMS, it does not fulfil the requirements to gaining registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and does not provide the opportunity to complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio. Please visit the IBMS website for more information and advice on HCPC registration. 

Features and Benefits

Industry standards – Recognised for our expertise, the course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. 

Learn alongside leading researchers – We're ranked 15th in the UK for the power of our health and biomedical research (REF, 2021). From microbiology and musculoskeletal science to vascular biology and sports medicine, the pioneering research of our department has led to important advances in diagnosis and care.  

Professional study environment – We’ve invested over £115 million to transform the way we teach and the way you learn. Our new Dalton building features dynamic learning spaces, world-class teaching and research facilities and collaborative study zones.

Cutting-edge facilities –You’ll learn in our new Superlab, histology suite and modern laboratories for tissue culture and cell and molecular biology. The histology suite has a state-of-the-art tissue processor and wax embedding stations, and a new cryostat and advanced microtome that are both used for cutting sections of tissue for histological analysis. 

Professional connections – Our strong links with the Institute of Biomedical Science, the Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS trusts and hospitals in Manchester and the North West offers you the chance to undertake research projects in clinically relevant areas.

Athena SWAN award – Manchester Met’s commitment to promote and advance gender equality in STEM subjects has been recognised with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.