MSc Stem Cell Engineering for Regenerative Medicine

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses:
 

• Biophysics Of Cells And Systems M
• Designing A Research Project: Biomedical Research Methodology
• Molecular Research Skills
• Recombinant Protein Expression
• Scaffolds And Tissues M
• Stem Cell Science And Engineering Microenvironments For Regenerative Medicine

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g. bioengineering, life sciences). Previous experience, professional or lab-based work and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise will also be considered.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25980

Following completion, graduates will be equipped with the skills to progress with a career in stem cell engineering and regenerative medicine directly, through a variety of means such as :
 

• Regulation (e.g. MHRA, SNBTS, CGTC)

• Industry (e.g. regenerative medicine, pharma, toxicology)

• Academia

• Patenting and IP

• Local government (governance and law)

• Science writing

• Further research training via a PhD