About this course
Develop as a scientist or scientifically literate clinician as you study molecular approaches to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer, chronic, autoimmune and genetic diseases. Engage in research projects using the latest technologies that generate results with scientific impact and the potential for improving patient health. Access research opportunities in Applied Health Research, Cancer and Pathology, Cardiovascular, Genes and Development and Musculoskeletal Research. Work as part of a research team in a cutting-edge discipline. Choose optional modules that reflect your personal and professional interests. You’ll develop a research proposal and then deliver a four-month research project as part of an active research group in a research area related to human disease, from fundamental research to translational research. Projects are different every year as they are integrated into ongoing programmes of research. You'll access research-active, state-of-the-art laboratories during your research project.
Be part of our world-renowned School of Medicine and learn from internationally recognised scholars. Our flexible course allows you to develop core scientific skills and follow your professional interests with a choice of optional modules. You’ll also carry out a research project as part of an innovative research group with supervision from academics and clinicians working on cutting-edge research.
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Leeds
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Medicine, Biology