MSc Molecular Medicine at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

This programme aims to provide students with knowledge of molecular medicine and, uniquely, allows students to create their own curriculum from offered molecular medicine courses. Extraordinary technological advances in molecular biology, ranging from next-generation sequencing to the engineering of biologic therapies, are revolutionising our ability to diagnose and treat patients.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Molecular Genetics, Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Basic Skills - Induction and Cardiovascular Health and Disease.

Career pathways

The MSc in Molecular Medicine will provide you with the academic, analytical and practical skills to assist you in to many careers. This course provides excellent training for graduates looking to pursue research careers who wish to expand their knowledge and skills for starting a PhD or becoming research scientists (research assistants or technologists).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second class Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent qualification in a biological or medical science degree is required for entry onto this programme. Please check the In My Country or Territory pages to find out if your degree is equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,200 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,250 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £18,250. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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