Program Overview

Molecular Medicine MSc

Key Facts

• Level: Master's PG MSc
• Duration: Full Time: 1 year, Part Time: up to 3 years
• Starting: September
• Fees UK 25/26: Full Time: £8,500, Part Time: £945 (per 20 credits)
• Fees International 25/26: Full Time: £17,495
• Location: Waterside

Overview

The University of Northampton’s Molecular Medicine MSc is aimed at individuals with prior knowledge of, or keen interest in, molecular medicine, genetics and genomics. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of key aspects of molecular medicine and have the opportunity to tailor your studies to your own interests through a selection of relevant modules.

Highlights

• Subject specific modules in molecular medicine to meet your career aspirations
• Well-equipped biomedical science laboratories for learning and research
• Apply and develop your skills in a practical setting
• Choice of work placement or laboratory applied practice, using a variety of molecular bioscience techniques
• Negotiated learning to focus on your interests
• Motivated and research active tutors
• Guest talks from industry experts, with a focus on career development

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2.2 class honours degree in a Biological Science from a UK university or international equivalent
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at master’s level

Course Content

• Molecular Medicine module: interdisciplinary approaches to understanding normal and pathological systems and processes at the molecular level
• Genes and Genomics module: in-depth knowledge of both molecular genetics and genomics, including bioinformatics and large data analyses
• Current Topics module: choose relevant and cutting-edge issues in molecular medicine, working independently to pursue your own interests
• Applied Practice module: 150 hours of work placement or laboratory-based module, featuring key molecular techniques and a problem-based independent project
• Research Methods Quantitative Statistical Analyses module: develop your research skills and knowledge of statistical analyses
• Molecular Bioscience Dissertation module: undertake a research project in your area of interest, integrating you into the Molecular Biosciences Research Group

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees: UK - Full Time: £8,500, UK - Part Time: £945 per 20 credit module, International - Full Time: £17,495
• Additional Costs: none
• Scholarships and Bursaries: available, see university website for details
• Master's Loans: available for full-time and part-time students, see university website for details

Staff

• Professor of Molecular Medicine: Jodie Score
• Associate Professor in Human Genetics & Genomics: Karen Anthony
• Senior Lecturer in Molecular Bioscience: Jamal Nasir
• Senior Lecturer in Health Sociology: David Young
• Senior Lecturer in Sports & Exercise Science: Merryn Ekberg
• Professor of Molecular Medicine: Saul Cuttell
• Senior Lecturer in Microbiology: Lee Machado

Facilities and Special Features

• Experienced subject specialists actively researching and publishing in their fields
• Opportunities to attend and present research at international conferences
• Independently focused areas of study fully supported
• Great links with local academic, industrial and clinical partners
• Well-equipped biomedical science laboratories for learning and research

Related Courses

• Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
• Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)