MSc Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research

Course Overview

Our dynamic MSc in Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research draws upon the world-renowned strength of research in biomedical sciences at the Norwich Research Park. You’ll gain essential skills that are highly sought after in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry and the health services.

If you’re inspired by the major 21st century advances in genomics that help us understand disease at the molecular and cellular level, and you're passionate about exploring new avenues for treating and curing major illnesses, this course is ideal for you.

You’ll be immersed in a rapidly growing discipline crucial to the future of medical research. You'll delve into topics at the forefront of modern medicine and explore current approaches in molecular medicine and Cancer Research. Alongside mastering fundamental theory, you'll also enhance your career prospects by developing valuable transferable skills through personal development sessions covering presentation skills, employability, and time management.

UEA has enormous expertise in biomedical research, with a global reputation for academic excellence and strong links with the major institutes based across the Norwich Research Park.

Molecular and cellular mechanisms for disease is a vital area of research in the 21st century. Significant scientific advancements, such as the completion of the Human Genome Project and the ability to profile microbiota through whole genome sequencing, have enabled detailed exploration of diseases at the cellular and molecular levels. This progress holds promise for understanding diseases, developing treatments, and potentially discovering cures in the future. By studying this course, you'll be at the forefront of this exciting field, poised to contribute to future research and advancements in healthcare.

This course is open to

UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in January each year.

Typical International Entry Requirements

Degree classification

UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent

Degree Subject

Life or Physical Sciences

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading): 

• IELTS:  6.0  overall (minimum  6.0  in Writing and Speaking, and 5.5 in Reading and Listening) 

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

 If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.

Employability

After the course, you’ll be well placed to join the important work taking place in the growing field of molecular medicine. Through a career in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry or the NHS, you’ll be able to make a real and fundamental difference to the future of disease and health.

Many of our students go on to PhD study to further their academic development and research interests in this area.

Examples of careers that you could enter include:

• Academia
• Medical research
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Blood technician
• Health service
• Scientist

Discover more on our Careers webpages.