MSc Nanomedicine at University of Manchester

Gain an in-depth understanding of nanomedicine, biological effects of nanomaterials and their exciting therapeutic applications. Understand the role of nanomedicine within healthcare innovation, particularly focusing on interactions with biological systems, the delivery of therapeutics (including COVID-19 vaccine and cancer therapies), biomarker discovery, bioimaging and the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Develop your research skills through a 25-week lab-based research project.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course starts in September and runs for 12 months. You require 180 credits to complete the course, of which: 120 credits are project-based; 60 credits are from transferable skills units. Compulsory units include Tutorial and Workshop, Scientific Communication, Statistics & Experimental Design, Laboratory Skills, Research Project 1, Research Project 2.

Career pathways

After the course, most students continue their studies and register for a PhD in a related field of research. However, the course is also of value to students wishing to progress in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors or go into specialist clinical training.

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