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Course Overview

The MSc in Experimental Medicine is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in experimental medicine, whether it is in academia, clinical practice, industry, or government. The program will also provide an excellent platform for progression to Ph.D. programs either in Queen’s or worldwide.
The MSc in Experimental Medicine will develop a strong fundamental understanding of high-quality biomedical research, including experimental design and execution, data management and interpretation, and scientific communication, including publishing, presentation, and use of social media.
The program offers comprehensive research training with access to over 40 research groups and the state-of-the-art research facilities at the Wellcome Wolfson Institute of Experimental Medicine (WWIEM). Research facilities include Central Technology Units for Imaging and Genomics which are leading the way in research excellence and innovative healthcare.

Experimental medicine aims to identify mechanisms of pathophysiology of disease and demonstrate proof-of-concept evidence of the efficacy and importance of new discoveries or treatments. There is an increasing need for graduates who can undertake basic and clinical research, and translate it into improved medical treatments for patients.

This research-intensive MSc programme in Experimental Medicine will equip you with the rigorous research skills, and the innovative mentality to tackle the major medical and therapeutic challenges of the 21st century.

Entry Requirement 

Graduate
Normally a minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a biological sciences-related subject. Evidence of equivalent professional qualifications (MBBS, BDS, or BVSc) or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Intercalating Medical and Dental Applicants

i) QUB

Intercalating medical and dental students within QUB will be considered if they have successfully completed the third year of their course at first attempt and achieved at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree standard. Intercalating applicants should also ensure they have permission to intercalate from either the Director of Medical Education or Dentistry as appropriate.

ii) External

An external medical or dental student wishing to intercalate must have successfully completed all assessments at the first attempt for the year in which they are applying. External intercalating applicants should also ensure they have the permission of the Head of Undergraduate Medical/Dental Education or equivalent from their home University.

iii) International

  • Applicants who are currently studying an overseas Medical (e.g. MBBS or MBChB) or Dental degree at a recognized institution acceptable to the University, may apply.
  • Applicants must have passed all assessments at the first attempt for the year in which they are applying, normally 3rd year for those completing a 5-year program or 4th year for those completing a 6-year program.
  • Applicants may be required to provide details of the medical or dental curriculum they are studying in order to confirm compatibility.

Fees

Northern Ireland (NI)1: £6450
Republic of Ireland (ROI)2: £6450
England Scotland or Wales (GB)1: £7250
EU Other3: £21400
International: £21400

 


This information was accurate on : 09/01/2021
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