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Stem Cell Technology Masters (MSc)
Duration:
1 year full-time
This course has a start date in October
"This course is internationally leading in the field. There are other courses in the UK in this area but based on its curriculim and quality of teaching this one leads."
- Professor Neil Hanley, External Examiner 2007-2011
This pioneering course aims to maximise the employability of students. Our track record shows 90% of graduates secure stem cell technology-related posts including PhDs, positions in industry and government-funded agencies (e.g. stem cell banks).
The course content has been designed in consultation with stem cell experts and potential employers in biotechnology, academia, industry and stem cell regulatory bodies, to provide the necessary expertise to compete in an ever changing world.
| Entry requirements: | Candidates must normally be graduates of an approved university, or other institution of higher education. The minimum requirement for entry is a 2(i) degree or equivalent. |
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| IELTS: | 6.5 in the IELTS exam (no less than 6.0 in any element) |
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| TOEFL IBT: | 87 with no less than 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking and 21 in writing |
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Key facts
- This is the original and longest-running MSc Stem Cell Technology course in the UK; for five years it has been providing a unique blend of interdisciplinary expertise to students.
- The course is 12 months full-time study from October to September, of which 40% is lab-based. Teaching is by research scientists who are working at the cutting edge of new developments, ensuring the most recent research is integrated into the course.
- Taught modules comprise cell and molecular biology, embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells, adult stem cells, clinically-relevant regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and ethics of stem cell technology.
- Students learn a broad range of transferrable skills including critical analysis, data handling, oral and written skills. A highlight is the business plan competition, which concludes in a Dragon’s Den-style pitch to a panel of industrial experts.
- Teaching incorporates guest speakers recognised as international experts in the stem cell technology field, including clinicians who want to use stem cells in regenerative medicine.
- Student feedback indicates that a highlight is the individual full-time three month lab-based project. This provides insight into current high quality research, and is undertaken in world-class facilities within the Wolfson Centre for Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering and Modelling (STEM).
- A maximum of 16 students gives excellent staff/student ratios, small tutor groups and a supportive learning environment.
- Nottingham is in the top 1% of world universities and ranks seventh in the UK.
- The University is set in a beautiful campus, and its eco-friendly credentials mean it is ranked first in the world (UI Greenmetric World University 2011.) A safe and attractive setting with very low crime statistics when compared with large city centre campuses.
- This intensive but highly interdisciplinary course is suitable for those with a science related background, for example from biology, physical science or bioengineering degrees. In addition, it is suitable for business, mathematics, and medicine graduates who wish to continue in their chosen disciplines with stem cell specialisations.
- Don’t believe us? See what our past students say.
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Mrs Caroline Reffin/Mrs Pat Hardiman
Wolfson Centre for Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering and Modelling (STEM)
University of Nottingham
Centre for Biomolecular Sciences
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
t: +44 (0)115 823 1231
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