MSc Molecular Medicine at University of Leeds

The MSc Molecular Medicine studies molecular approaches to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer, chronic, autoimmune and genetic diseases, preparing students to work as scientists or scientifically literate clinicians. Students specialise in either Disease Mechanisms and Treatments or Cancer Biology and Therapy and complete a research project in research-active laboratories.

Department: School of Medicine  |  Duration: 12 months full time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Teaching is by lectures, workshops, laboratory practicals, seminars and tutorials, with a laboratory-based research project. Students specialise in Disease Mechanisms and Treatments or Cancer Biology and Therapy and are assessed by written assignments, presentations, posters and discussions.

Career pathways

Graduates progress to PhDs in the UK and abroad, medical writing, research scientist roles in industry (for example Nikon, Cyprotex, Lonza), academic research assistant posts, NHS healthcare technician and scientist roles, and non-governmental organisations. Clinicians can pursue clinical academic careers.

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