Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes
Full time: 12 months
Profile
Our Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.
The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.
The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of translational medicine and therapeutics. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also participate in training in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.
Subject-based modules in translational medicine and therapeutics provide the opportunity to learn about the development and evaluation of new medicines and to develop skills in translational research relating to therapeutics. Teaching and supervision is provided by both university-based academics and experts from the pharmaceutical industry.
Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of translational medicine and therapeutics under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.
The course allows you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry.
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Modules
Compulsory modules
- MMB8006 Drug Discovery and Development
- MMB8005 Experimental Medicine and Therapeutics
- MMB8100 Research Skills and Principles for the Biosciences
- MMB8099 Project
Optional modules
You will take optional modules to a value of 20 credits from the following:
- MMB8004 Ageing and Health
- ACE8074 Applied Ethology
- MMB8015 Applied Immunobiology of Human Disease
- MMB8012 Applying the Three Rs to In-Vivo Experimental Techniques
- CSC8313 Bioinformatics Theory and Practice
- MMB8010 The Biological Basis of Psychiatric Illness and its Treatment
- MMB8043 Comparative Cognition: Information Processing in Humans and Other Animals
- MMB8003 The Biological Study of Behaviour
- MMB8011 Biology of Ageing
- MEC8023 Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- MMB8038 Bioscience Research Development and Enterprise
- MMB8007 Cancer Studies
- MMB8037 Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease
- MMB8008 Cell Cycle Control and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- MMB8009 Clinical Epidemiology
- MMB8002 Current Research Trends in Musculoskeletal Disease
- MMB8031 Developmental Genetics
- MMB8035 Diabetes
- MMB8030 Genetic Medicine
- MMB8014 Genetics of Common Disease
- HSC8057 Global Health
- MMB8039 Medical Technology Innovation
- MMB8034 Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine
- MMB8016 Molecular Microbiology
- MMB8036 Neuromuscular Diseases: Bench to Bedside
- MMB8018 Protein Structure and Function
- MMB8019 Sensory Systems
- MMB8020 Scientific Basis of Neurological Disorders
- MMB8022 Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
- MMB8033 Surgical Anatomy
- MMB8023 Systems Biology
- MMB8032 Toxicology
- MMB8025 Transplantation Sciences
Some combinations of modules may not be available due to timetabling constraints and in exceptional circumstances the running of some modules may be determined by student demand. Modules might change for your year of entry.
As an MRes student you will receive a tailored package of academic and support elements to ensure you maximise your research and future career. The academic information is in the course profile and you will be supported by our Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School.
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
Our Medical Sciences Graduate School is dedicated to providing you with information, support and advice throughout your research degree studies. We can help and advise you on a variety of queries relating to your studies, funding or welfare.
Our Research Student Development Programme supports and complements your research whilst developing your professional skills and confidence.
You will make an on-going assessment of your own development and training needs through personal development planning (PDP) in the ePortfolio system. Our organised external events and development programme have been mapped against the Vitae Researcher Development Framework to help you identify how best to meet your training and development needs.
Newcastle-Liverpool-Durham Doctoral Training Partnership
The Newcastle-Liverpool-Durham Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and offers:
- researchers the opportunity to address scientific biosciences questions
- an exceptional programme of research training, emphasising the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology
- the latest technologies and facilities to deliver world-class results
Each year we award around 30 fully-funded studentships across the partnership on the following research themes:
Fees & Funding
2014-2015 fees
UK and EU: full time £5,500
International: full time £15,490
You can read more about our tuition fees and discounts available.
Entry Requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science discipline, or an MBBS degree with high grades. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential.
Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum of IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-sections), TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), Pearson's PTE Academic Test 62 or equivalent.
International applicants require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate prior to obtaining their visa and to study on this course.
International students
If you need help to meet our English Language requirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.
Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements.
How to Apply
Use our Applicant Portal to apply for your course. We have a step-by-step guide to help you.
There is no closing date for this course. We recommend that international students apply at least two months before the course starts so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
When you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University, if you live outside the UK/EU you are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for your chosen course. This deposit is non-refundable, but will be deducted from your tuition fees upon registration.
Contact
UK/EU students should contact:
Rob Carter
Programme Support Assistant (MRes)
Medical Sciences Graduate School
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 7002
Fax: +44 (0)191 208 7038
Email: medpg-enquiries@ncl.ac.uk
International students wishing to discuss these opportunities may contact:
Professor Steve Yeaman
Director of International Postgraduate Studies
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 7433
Email: biomed-international-pg@ncl.ac.uk