Clinical Sciences

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

This master’s in Clinical Sciences advances expertise in molecular mechanisms that underpin human health with cutting-edge clinical applications, equipping students with globally relevant skills. The course offers a unique balance of in-depth taught material coupled with a hands-on research project in the final semester. Students will explore advanced techniques like cutting-edge organoid models and ex-vivo techniques, bridging the gap between lab discoveries and clinical innovation.

The Clinical Sciences MSc is designed to advance the students’ expertise in the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underpin human health, alongside cutting-edge clinical applications. This programme offers an integrative approach that spans fundamental biomedical sciences to advanced translational research, all under the broad theme of Molecules, Cells, Tissues, and Clinical Practice. The programme couples in depth taught material to gain further insight into cellular mechanisms in health and disease, with a final semester, hands-on, independent research project.

The curriculum has been designed to deepen your understanding of how biomedical research drives innovation in clinical settings with research-led approaches embedded throughout. From 2D and 3D cell culture models to in vivo and ex vivo systems, you will explore a wide range of experimental techniques that are currently at forefront of biomedical science. The programme places a strong emphasis on the translational aspects of clinical research and how it feeds into medical interventions, equipping the students to bridge the gap between laboratory research and clinical implementation.

This programme is designed for students who require an in-depth knowledge of biomedical and clinical sciences, and will equip you with globally-relevant skills to address critical healthcare challenges through cutting-edge research methodologies. You will engage with state-of-the-art techniques in topics such as advanced bioinformatics, organoid

Key highlights

Independent hands-on research project in the final semester
Advanced techniques including organoid models and ex vivo systems
Experimental work spanning 2D and 3D cell culture and in vivo models
Strong focus on translating laboratory research into clinical practice
Topics include advanced bioinformatics and cellular mechanisms of disease
Research-led teaching under the theme Molecules, Cells, Tissues and Clinical Practice

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.

Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000
Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000
Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000
Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of fees
Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500
Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000
Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

Biomedical research scientist
Clinical research associate
Research technician
Translational research scientist
Bioinformatics analyst
PhD researcher in biomedical sciences

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £14,000; Part-time: £7,000 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000; Part-time: £16,000

Admission

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