Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine,MSc

Aston University

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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Aston University

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Aston University,Birmingham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,800 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine,MSc

About

Course overview

As illnesses emerge and evolve, the field of medicine requires fresh and inventive approaches to combat these illnesses to improve and extend people's lives. From delving into transplantation to fostering cell rejuvenation, the realm of stem cell exploration represents the future of medicine.

Discover more about how the use of stem cells in regenerative medicine and drug discovery is one of the most crucial areas of research today by studying the Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MSc at Aston University.

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MSc

Our Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MSc at Aston will equip you with the skills, insights, and confidence required to become an outstanding scientist, well-equipped to advance research in the field.

What we will provide
First-class teaching in the UK's second-largest city, delivered by a diverse array of staff who will inspire and excite you, fantastic facilities that will bring your course to life through hands-on, practical experience; years of close industry collaboration that is harnessed to provide you with learning based on real-world needs.

What you will provide
It is important you learn how to adapt a growth mindset to your studies - understanding that intelligence and success comes from applying yourself. You must be able to demonstrate critical thinking and have ambition and drive to excel.

What skills we teach
Learn the skills to work as a competent scientist with an understanding of the potential of stem cells for developing novel therapies, with a wide range of essential and advanced laboratory skills including good laboratory practice, theoretical understanding of basic laboratory procedures, scientific calculations, measuring volume, mass and pH, centrifugation, statistics and the use of relevant software packages, data analysis, tissue culture, PCR and qPCR, ELISA, and Flow cytometry. Develop key transferable skills including presenting, teamwork, report writing, critical analysis, negotiating and research.

Career prospects
Our Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine MSc degree is valued by some of the best known companies in the world. Recent graduates have successfully secured careers as Clinical Research Associates, Laboratory Technicians, Medical Research technicians, PhD students, Neuroscience Research Assistants, Bioscience Technical Assistants and Management Trainees.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You can apply for year 1 of a Bachelors degree with a two-year diploma/certificate. We normally look for average GPA of 3.0/5.0 as a minimum.

Some degree programmes, such as engineering, sciences and languages, require specific subject backgrounds.

If you have or you are on the path to study a different qualification, please contact us at [email protected] for an evaluation.

English Program Requirements

Undergraduate (Bachelor Degrees)

School/Programme	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking	Overall
Aston Medical School	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0
Aston Business School	Two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 and above	Two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 and above	-	-	6.5
Engineering and Physical Sciences	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.0
Health and Life Sciences (except Aston Medical School)	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.5
Health and Life Sciences (Optometry)	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	7.0
School of Social Sciences and Humanities	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.0

* The above is applicable to students entering Years 1 and 2 of undergraduate programmes. Articulation into the Final year will vary depending on the degree programme and subject to the agreement with the partner.

** BSc Biochemistry, BSc Neuroscience, BSc Biology, and BSc Psychology programmes (all) will accept applications from candidates where one band is at 5.5 and the others at 6.0 and above.

Career

Career prospects

Ensuring you’re well prepared for your future career of choice is embedded within our curriculum, you’ll learn how to optimise key employability skills in the developing stem cell and regenerative medicine industries. In addition, our core employability module makes use of visiting lecturers from the industry to illustrate the potential employment avenues open to you.

On successful graduation, you’ll be well prepared for a research-focused role in a broad spectrum of academic, commercial, industrial, biomedical or healthcare settings. You’ll also be well positioned to continue with further research in the form of a PhD, which is the next step for those interested in an academic career.

Recent graduate roles include:

Clinical research associate
Laboratory technician
Medical research technician
PhD study
Neuroscience researchassistant
Bioscience technical assistant
Management trainee

Whatever route you take, you’ll have a range of skills and experiences that will be in high demand for organisations working at the forefront of stem cell and clinical research; helping to shape the future of medicine and care.