The Translational Medicine MRes/MSc/PgDip/PgCert is currently being reviewed for 2024/25 entry.
About the course
Translational medicine refers to the area of biomedical science that seeks to apply advances in basic research, in order to develop new diagnostic tools, therapies and preventive strategies for human diseases. Subjects covered by the course include clinical trials management, genomics, personalised medicine, bioinformatics and population health research (see "Modules" for more details).
There are multiple opportunities on the course to develop your transferable professional skills, especially in scientific writing, presentation and data analysis. Professional training further includes a three-month research project, involving the active immersion in a translational science project.
Past graduates have gone on to study medicine, start PhD training or obtain employment in roles such as data analyst, clinical trials manager or conducting research within the biotechnology sector.
Who can study Translational Medicine?
The course is aimed at students with a degree in biomedical science or a related bioscience discipline. Previous participants have also joined with qualifications in biotechnology, dentistry, medicine, pharmacology and pharmacy. Good writing skills and a fundamental understanding of molecular biology, genetics and arithmetic are essential to succeed.
MSc: Become a self-reliant scientist
Completing our MSc will help you develop into a confident and self-reliant scientist with extensive knowledge and understanding of translational science. You’ll be equipped for both academic study at a doctoral level, as well as for a career in research and development.
MRes: Graduate as a resourceful researcher
Our MRes is designed to turn you into a competent and resourceful researcher. It gives you the opportunity to pursue a range of extended research and technological skills, from developing an extended translational research project to gaining an advanced understanding of the fundamentals of genetics and genomics, and learning about the technology used in biomedical or translational research.
PGCert and PGDip
Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma degrees in Translational Medicine are available that are shorter and cover a subset of the full-length degree components.
Study abroad
You can also spend part of your study abroad with the Erasmus/Turing programme.
For more information about the course, watch the Translational Medicine Course Talk 2020.