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MRes Metabolism in Health and Disease at Newcastle University

Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This MRes allows you to explore Metabolism in Health and Disease. Our Metabolism in Health and Disease MRes allows you to study clinical and therapeutic aspects of diseases related to metabolic dysregulation. This will include mitochondrial diseases, diabetes, cancer, and Metabolic-dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD).

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study subject-specific content in Metabolism in Health and Disease reflecting the academic expertise within Newcastle University. the basis of the pathophysiology and metabolic changes that occur in diabetes and metabolic liver disease’ strategies to prevent and treat metabolic diseases. Compulsory modules include: Metabolism in Health and Disease, MRes Project, Research Skills and Principles for the Biosciences.

Career pathways

This MRes can be a pathway for a career in scientific research in academia and industry. It is also excellent preparation for a PhD. Graduate roles and employers include: Careers; project manager; research associate; associate consultant; senior analysts; research scientist; Marie Curie early stage researcher; clinical research associate; medical information and patient safety executive; medical writer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or related discipline or an MBBS/BDS degree This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 30,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year

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