MSc Stem Cell Engineering for Regenerative Medicine at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The MSc Stem Cell Engineering for Regenerative Medicine trains researchers in stem cell culture and the engineering of cellular microenvironments, addressing the skills shortage in the regenerative medicine and industrial life sciences sectors.

Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three semesters: taught courses in Stem Cell Science and Engineering Microenvironments, Biophysics of Cells and Systems, Scaffolds and Tissues, Biomaterials and Immune Regulation and Molecular Research Skills, plus options such as Genome Editing, then a research project.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in regulation (e.g. MHRA, SNBTS), industry (regenerative medicine, pharma, toxicology), academia, patenting and IP, local government, science writing or further PhD training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering with modules in Bioengineering and Cell Engineering and Life Sciences at an average grade of pass. Degrees in Life Sciences, Zoology, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Stem Cell Science, Medicine and Bioengineering may also be accepted. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 92 overall (tests taken from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall with Reading 60, Listening 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60. Other tests are accepted and a University pre-sessional course can also meet the requirement. Applications for September 2027 entry: UK applicants by 24 August 2027; international applicants apply in rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027 (final decision date 29 July 2027).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Home and rest-of-UK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 31,515 a year (2027/28). International and EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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