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MSc (Regenerative medicine)

Programme description

Regenerative Medicine is an exciting emerging discipline developing novel therapeutics for repair and regeneration of damaged and diseased organs. These therapeutics utilise stem cells, gene therapy, biomaterials, engineered tissue and other biologically active compounds.

Programme aims and objectives

The MSc in Regenerative Medicine aims will equip students with the skills required to make meaningful contributions to this discipline. Modules will address the science behind Regenerative Medicine, its application to human disease and its importance to modern society.  

ECTS weighting

90 ECTS.

Programme fee

For fee information contact the Fees Office.

Application

Applications to this programme are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code above right.

Minimum entry requirements

Successful applicants will have at least a Second Class Honours degree in an appropriate biological science, life science, medicine or nursing. Students who have a degree without Honours in a related area and have 3 or more years of practical experience in the subject area will also be eligible to apply for this course.

Selection criteria

Selection is based on the candidate's academic record at undergraduate level and their aptitude for the programme.  

Examination arrangements

Written examinations will be held in December and March/April. Four modules will be examined by continuous assessment. The research project will be assessed at the end of the academic year.  

Career opportunities

The skills and knowledge acquired during this course will equip graduates for careers in biomedical research and development in an industrial setting as well as in an academic environment. Graduates will also receive training relevant to clinical research, translational research and clinical trial management. During this course students will obtain valuable transferable skills such as oral and written communication skills, data handling and analysis and project management skills.

Programme content (subject to change)

The first two semesters will consist of modules to train students in the scientific principles of stem cells, gene therapy, tissue engineering, anatomy and pharmacology. Training in scientific concepts and techniques important to biomedical research will occur via a series of laboratory-based practicals.  There will also be extensive training on the regulatory issues involved in translating a research observation to an approved treatment for patients. During the Summer semester students will embark on individual research projects.

Students are able to select options according to their interests; including Introduction to Business, Human Body Function (physiology), Optics and Cell Biology, Introduction to Biomedical Systems and Health Economics. (see table)

Module	ECTS
Compulsory modules (80 ECTS)
Regenerative Medicine	10
Translational Medicine	5
Advanced Research Techniques	10
Tissue Engineering	10
Introduction to Biomedical Research	5
Pharmacology	5
Anatomy	5
Research Project and Thesis	30
Optional modules (Total 10 ECTS)
Physiology—Human Body Function	10
Introduction to Business	10
Optics and Cell Biology	5
Economic Evaluation in Healthcare	5
Introduction to Biomedical Systems	5

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