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Biological Sciences at UEA
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Find out moreMSc Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research
Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- January 2027
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Why you should choose us
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UEA is ranked 17th overall for research quality in Biological Science
The Times Higher Education REF 2021 AnalysisCourse 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 Norwich Research Park.
Studying 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.
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Placement Year
You have the option to choose a variant of this course with an integrated placement year. This gives you valuable UK industry experience as part of your Master’s degree.
In year one, you’ll complete your academic studies, including your dissertation, alongside an employability programme preparing you for UK work.
In year two, you’ll secure an industry placement or complete three employer-led industry projects with different UK organisations. This extra year lets you apply your learning professionally, strengthen your CV with UK experience, and boost your global career prospects.
You’ll lead the search for your placement, supported by employability workshops, coaching, and guidance from our specialist placement partner.
If you don’t secure a placement, you’ll complete three employer-led industry projects with organisations across different UK sectors.
For more information, check out our Postgraduate Placement Year page.
Study and Modules
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Careers
Career Pathways
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Academia
- Medical research
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Blood technician
- Health service
- Scientist
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
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.
Entry Requirements
- 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 UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Life or Physical Sciences
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- 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 5.5 in each component).
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2026/27 are:
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UK Students: £14,450
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International Students: £28,250
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
If you choose to take this course with a placement year, your tuition fees for the first year will be as shown above. An additional fee of £3,500 will apply for the placement year (see our FAQs page for further details).
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships(opens in a new window); please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.