Program Overview

Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies MSc

The first taught masters programme of its kind anywhere, the Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies MSc is a unique, industry-led course that provides advanced training in next-generation organ-on-a-chip, tissue engineering, and in vitro technologies. This programme is delivered within the renowned Centre for Predictive In Vitro Models and prepares students to shape the future of healthcare.

Programme Overview

As biomedical research moves beyond animal testing, organ-on-a-chip systems are at the forefront of emerging medical technologies, enabling realistic, human-centred models that advance understanding of disease mechanisms and therapeutic responses. Queen Mary is leading this field, driving forward research and education, supported by extensive connections with industry.

Programme Details

• The programme provides advanced training in next-generation organ-on-a-chip, tissue engineering, and in vitro technologies.
• It is an exciting opportunity for potential masters students to gain the skills and experience urgently needed by industry and other stakeholders to advance human-relevant research and pre-clinical testing.
• The programme is delivered within the Centre for Predictive In Vitro Models, which has extensive connections with industry.
• The Centre is leading the field in research and education, driving forward the development of organ-on-a-chip technologies.

Research Areas

• The programme focuses on next-generation organ-on-a-chip, tissue engineering, and in vitro technologies.
• The research areas include the development of realistic, human-centred models that advance understanding of disease mechanisms and therapeutic responses.

Programme Benefits

• The programme prepares students to shape the future of healthcare.
• It provides students with the skills and experience urgently needed by industry and other stakeholders to advance human-relevant research and pre-clinical testing.
• The programme is supported by the Centre's extensive connections with industry, providing students with opportunities for collaboration and networking.