MSc Cellular Pathology at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Join the fight against major human diseases with our MSc Cellular Pathology degree. This masters course offers advanced insights into cellular pathology for both research and clinical careers. You'll study a range of disorders, refine analytical techniques, and deepen your knowledge of histopathology.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Biological and Chemical Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Cellular pathology is central to diagnosing diseases, and an MSc opens doors to vital roles in healthcare, diagnostics and research. On this course, you'll advance your knowledge of cellular pathology by exploring a broad range of topics. Modules core: Research Methods and Ethics in Biomedical Sciences, Analytical and Research Techniques in Biomedical Science, Pathological Basis of Disease and Non-Malignant Dissection, Specialist Histopathology and Management, Malignant Dissection, Immunohistochemistry and Molecular Pathology, Disorder Case Study, Project.

Career pathways

This course can pave the way to a wide range of opportunities in biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as hospital science. Our graduates progress into roles such as: Clinical scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll need a UK honours degree – normally a 2:2 – or the international equivalent, in biological or biomedical science, including the study of cellular pathology. We might also consider your application if you a have an equivalent professional qualification or substantial relevant professional experience, or if you have an HNC medical laboratory science plus at least 10 years’ experience. If you are a fellow of The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), you may be eligible for exemption from some of the units on the course. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. IELTS 6.5 overall.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/msc-cellular-pathology#how-to-apply

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