Molecular Medicine (Taught)

What is the MSc Molecular Medicine?

The MSc Molecular Medicine is a one-year degree studied at our Colchester Campus.

You’ll gain the theoretical and practical understanding of molecular medicine needed to address global health problems such as cancer and genetic and infectious diseases.

Why this course

The MSc Molecular Medicine gives you a research-led education and hands-on experience of the core foundations of molecular medicine and how to use it in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

You'll be immersed in a real research environment as you complete your research project alongside our expert academics and PhD students in shared labs.

You’ll graduate with the practical understanding needed to improve how we address a range of human diseases.

Who should apply

• Future biomedical scientists and medical researchers

• Students eager to improve the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and other medical issues

• Those wanting to advance medical research

• Practical learners wanting hands-on experience

Course Modules

You can tailor your learning experience with a choice of optional modules. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website