MSc Molecular Medicine with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia

Explore cutting-edge biomedical science while developing advanced research skills at the world-renowned Norwich Research Park. Build the practical, analytical, and communication skills needed for careers in research, healthcare, biotechnology, and beyond. Molecular medicine sits at the interface between biomedical science, clinical research, and translational discovery.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start January 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this two-year MSc course, you’ll explore the fundamental principles and latest advances in molecular medicine while developing the specialist knowledge and transferable skills needed to thrive in modern biomedical and research environments. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Problem Based Learning in Biosciences, Data Science and Bioinformatics, Effective Communication in Science (january Start), Placement Preparation (faculty of Science - January), Placement Preparation, Frontiers in Biosciences. Placement Year: Postgraduate Placement Year.

Career pathways

With an MSc Molecular Medicine degree, you could pursue careers as: Biomedical Researcher: Investigate the biological mechanisms of health and disease to support medical advances Molecular Medicine Researcher: Explore molecular and cellular processes to improve the diagnosis and treatment of disease University Researcher: Conduct cutting-edge research and contribute to scientific discovery in academic settings Science Communicator: Share scientific knowledge with public, professional, and policy audiences through outreach, media, and engagement activities Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Scientist: Develop new technologies, therapies, and products that improve human health and wellbeing

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