Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Medicine MSc

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 33,000 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Medicine MSc

About

Course overview

Actively participate in the exciting field of Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Medicine with the longest-running course of its kind in the UK.

Discover how we obtain and maintain adult, embryonic and pluripotent stem cells and their potential to repair tissue damage and cure diseases like diabetes, cancer, Parkinson's, and dementia.

Deepen your knowledge of the practical skills and techniques required to study the science of stem cells. You'll also gain a strong understanding of the business, ethical, and legal aspects of dealing with them. The course culminates in an in-depth six-month independent research project. You'll study a topic you're interested in, work with experts in the field and use some of the latest technology in our new Biodiscovery Institute.

Whether you aim to go into industry or further research into stem cells, this course is the perfect opportunity for you to gain the knowledge and skills you'll need to succeed.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate degree2:1

International and EU equivalentsWe accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.

Additional information

If your first degree is not biology-based, you must also have A level Biology at Grade B or above.

2:2 undergraduate degrees will be considered if you have demonstrated practical skills through working in industry or academia for at least six months. All students with 2:2 degrees will be required to have an interview.

IELTS6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)

English language requirementsAs well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

Meeting our English language requirements

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

English Program Requirements

We accept a variety of English language tests and qualifications. The;International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test is one of the most common. The IELTS test includes grades in listening, reading, writing and speaking, plus an overall grade. IELTS requirements for each of our courses are listed in our;course listings.

We also accept Pearson Test of English (PTE) and TOEFL (IBT) test certificates. Check the table below against the IELTS requirement listed in our course listings to see what grade you will need. You can also;meet our entry requirements through a;presessional English course;with our Centre for English Language Education (CELE).

Career

Careers

We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students.

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Since 2008, over 45% of our students have gone on to do a PhD in universities around the world, others have also progressed into academia as assistant professors and research fellows.

Many are also working in biotechnology and positions in the stem cell industry and government-funded agencies (like stem cell banks) in roles such as:

Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Direct (Regrow, Mumbai)
Group Leader (Adaptimmune)
Product Manager (Janssen)
Analyst and Insight Manager (Novartis)
Research Executive (Axol Bioscience)
Associate Project Manager (Amgen)
Research and Design Manager (Future Health Biobank)
Scientist (Reneuron)

Others have found roles in regularity and associated areas including Gene Therapy Trial Co-ordinator (National Institute for Health research), Stem Cell Scientist (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) and Trainee Patent Attorney (Forresters).