Precision Medicine
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Utilising the world leading expertise of University of Liverpool academics in the field, the MSc Precision Medicine programme aims to give students a broad understanding of concepts and research around how modern medicine and drug development is utilising a more personalised approach to improve the effectiveness and safety of medicines. The programme’s mission is centred around improving patient treatment through the optimisation, of current treatments, understanding variability in patient responses from both an efficacy and safety perspective, and formulation of advanced personalised therapeutics, such as gene and cellular therapies. The programme is led by internationally recognised clinical and non-clinical experts in the field of pharmacology, toxicology, and precision medicine based in the world-renowned Wolfson centre for Personalised Medicine at the University of Liverpool.
In addition, teaching will be delivered by experts in the field from the biotechnology and pharma industry. At the heart of the programme are modules centred around key topics in the field of pharmacology and personalised medicine. Advances in Personalised Healthcare will provide students with learning opportunities in understanding the principle of pharmacogenomics as well as other examples of personalised or stratified healthcare in both clinical and drug development settings.
Linked to this is the Experimental Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology module, where students will learn how clinical trials are conducted, and how risk assessment needs to be managed in early phase trials, particularly for these new therapeutic modalities. This programme is suitable for biomedical, biological and clinical sciences graduates but also those in industry or healthcare professions Students on this programme will learn:
Key highlights
- Led by experts based at the Wolfson Centre for Personalised Medicine
- Teaching from biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry experts
- Covers pharmacogenomics and stratified healthcare in clinical and drug development
- Learn how clinical trials are run and early phase risk managed
- Explores advanced personalised therapeutics including gene and cellular therapies
- Focuses on variability in patient responses to drug efficacy and safety
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 £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson 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 £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool 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 £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel 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 £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships 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 £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University 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
- Clinical pharmacologist
- Clinical research associate
- Pharmacogenomics scientist
- Drug development scientist
- Drug safety scientist
- Clinical trials manager
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
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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