MSc in Precision Medicine

at University of Manchester

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Research Project 1
• Research Project 2
• Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, Transcriptomics and Functional Genomics
• Proteomics and Metabolomics
• Laboratory Skills Unit
• Research Methods
   

Academic entry qualification overview
 

We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in:

• biomedical sciences

• medical sciences

• biological sciences

• chemical sciences

• biochemical sciences

• pharmacological sciences

• medicine

• dentistry

• pharmacy

• veterinary medicine

• computational biology
   

This must be from a recognised university.
 

We will also consider candidates with Upper Second degrees in a relevant analytical, physical or computing science area. Evidence of previous advanced study, research or professional experience may be accepted as qualification for entry for applicants with a Lower Second or equivalent.
 

We do not require previous research experience or a developed research proposal from applicants.
 

This course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from The University of Manchester and other UK universities. Intercalating students must have satisfactorily completed Years 1 to 3 of the MBChB. For St Andrews students, this includes the 3-year course and the following year in Manchester (Year 3 of the Manchester course).
 

English language
 

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.
 

We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found on the GOV.UK website ).
 

Specifically, we require a minimum of:

• IELTS : 6.5 overall (with 6.0 or above in each component)

• TOEFL: 90 (with 20 or above in each component)

We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course, if your current IELTS scores are:
 

• Minimum 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week Pre-sessional course (PS6).

• Minimum 5.5 overall (with 5.5 in in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week Pre-sessional course (PS10).

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2022, the tuition fees are as follows:
 

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £12,500
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £27,000

More than 50% of our graduates progress into PhD research at Manchester or other universities such as Cambridge, Imperial College London, Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool and Bristol.
 

Around 15% pursue a career in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry in the UK or abroad.
 

Approximately 25% are intercalating medics who complete their medical education. An estimated 10% pursue an undergraduate medical degree.