Manufacture and Commercialisation of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies MSc

at University College London

Modules
 

•  Core Practical Research Skills
•  MSc Advanced Therapy Research Project
•  Pre-clinical and Clinical Analysis of Advanced Therapies
•  Emerging Tools and Technologies for New Medicines
•  Advanced Therapy Manufacture
•  Commercialisation, Regulation and Ethics of Advanced Therapies

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in relevant subject (e.g. Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry or Business with a Biotechnology component) from a UK university or the equivalent from an approved overseas institution. Candidates offering recent industrial experience are also encouraged to apply.

UK students
£14,700

International students
£38,000

This MSc will provide the necessary skills, practical training and sector-specific expertise to succeed in this field. Students will learn numerous practical techniques including the culture of human adult and embryonic stem cells, T-cells and characterisation techniques.

Students will be taught about the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and how this applies to the clinical and commercial requirements for advanced therapy development.

Designed to produce graduates that are industry-ready and can affect organisational change, this MSc will include a specific focus on entrepreneurship, developing advanced managerial skills, enhancing leadership and communication abilities and establishing an effective global academic and industrial network.