| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 1 year | find out | GBP 11350 per year | GBP 25600 per year |
Lead academic: Dr Martin Nicklin
Designed for both animal and human biology and clinical graduates, this course focuses on the molecular and genetic factors of human diseases. Understanding these factors is crucial to the development of therapies.
The course will
All the above will increase your employability in both industry and academia, as well as being an excellent route to a PhD. It will also provide valuable transferable skills that you can use in whatever career path you choose.
Two-year post-study work visa
The UK government has announced a two-year post-study work visa for international students.
Intercalation
We accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies. Find out more on the School of Medicine and Population Health website.
Do you have a question? Talk to us
Book a 15-minute online meeting with our course tutor to find out more information and ask further questions.
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The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Use Sheffield's fee calculator or contact the Student Fees team to check.
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Funding for postgraduate taught courses
You'll need at least a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree including a substantial element of human or animal biology.
We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.
We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:
Entry requirements for international students
Clinical applications pathway:Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
All other pathways:Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
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