Manufacture and Commercialisation of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies MSc Program By UCL |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

38,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Rapid developments in the stem cell and gene therapy field have created skills shortages in this high-value manufacturing sector. This innovative and industrially-relevant MSc, which is co-developed and co-delivered by industry experts, provides key skills, practical training and expertise to develop future generations of engineers, scientists and business professionals with the breadth and depth required to manufacture and deliver 21st century medicines.

Students will learn the manufacturing and commercial requirements for advanced therapies via lectures, company site visits and extensive practical laboratory training. Leading industry professionals will teach the commercial and regulatory requirements.

Students will:

  • Understand requirements for translation from bench to bedside.
  • Learn from venture capitalists/life science business professionals.
  • Learn transferable management/communication skills.
  • Receive support/mentoring to make informed career choices.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits

The programme consists of five compulsory taught modules (120 credits) and a compulsory research project (60 credits).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Manufacture and Commercialisation of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Rapid developments in the stem cell and gene therapy field have created skills shortages in this high-value manufacturing sector. This innovative and industrially-relevant MSc, which is co-developed and co-delivered by industry experts, provides key skills, practical training and expertise to develop future generations of engineers, scientists and business professionals with the breadth and depth required to manufacture and deliver 21st century medicines.

Students will learn the manufacturing and commercial requirements for advanced therapies via lectures, company site visits and extensive practical laboratory training. Leading industry professionals will teach the commercial and regulatory requirements.

Students will:

  • Understand requirements for translation from bench to bedside.
  • Learn from venture capitalists/life science business professionals.
  • Learn transferable management/communication skills.
  • Receive support/mentoring to make informed career choices.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits

The programme consists of five compulsory taught modules (120 credits) and a compulsory research project (60 credits).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Manufacture and Commercialisation of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in relevant subject (e.g. Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry or Business with a Biotechnology component) from a UK university or the equivalent from an approved overseas institution. Candidates offering recent industrial experience are also encouraged to apply.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

14,700 GBP
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International Students

38,000 GBP
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