Universities United Kingdom University of Sheffield Courses Molecular Medicine

Molecular Medicine
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 31,100
Country Rank#12
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 88

Program Overview

This flexible course gives you the chance to choose specialist modules from the pathway that interests you most. You'll carry out a five-month research project, which gives you invaluable laboratory experience. Our graduates go on to PhD study or work in related industries.

Designed for both animal/human biology and clinical graduates, this flexible course focuses on the molecular and genetic factors of human diseases. Understanding those factors is crucial to the development of therapies.

Course Content
A selection of modules are available each year - some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course. From May of the year of entry, formal programme regulations will be available in our Programme Regulations Finder.

The course begins with six core modules that are appropriate to all specialities. These core modules cover the fundamentals.

You'll then choose from one of four specialist pathways. Students decide on their pathway before the optional parts of the course begin in February. You only need to decide 10 weeks into the course when you choose your project, which will also be associated with a particular pathway. You'll choose specialist modules from the pathway that interests you most.
Entry Requirement
You will usually need a 3 or 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades.
UK Degree Classification: First class Honours, International Equivalent (India): 70%.
UK Degree Classification: 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours), International Equivalent (India): 60%.
UK Degree Classification: 2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours), International Equivalent (India): 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£31100 per year

Career Prospect

A high proportion of students from this course progress to study for a PhD, while others go on to work in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries. Our graduates have gone on to work for many prestigious institutions throughout the world, including Cambridge Bioscience, Covance and ADC Biotechnology.

There are a wide variety of roles you can pursue, including:

PhD Studentship in Medical Science
Research work in Pharmaceutical/Biotech Industry
Laboratory management
Clinical trials management
Laboratory Research Assistant
Medicine
Clinical Scientist
Teacher of Science
Scientific Writer

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Molecular Medicine at University of Sheffield