
Molecular Medicine
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Develop you into a confident, independent researcher by teaching you essential research skills • Enable you to plan, execute, and evaluate your own biological research • Give you a stand-alone research qualification or bridge the gap between an undergraduate degree and PhD • Allow you to study full-time or part-time to support your other commitments • Provide you with the opportunity to conduct a substantial research project within your field of interest and under expert supervision • Independent Research (80 credits) or Independent Study (20 credits - PGDip only)
Key highlights
- Builds essential research skills to become a confident, independent researcher
- Plan, execute and evaluate your own biological research
- Substantial research project in your chosen field under expert supervision
- Stand-alone research qualification or a bridge towards PhD study
- 80-credit Independent Research module at the heart of the course
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Research scientist
- Biomedical research assistant
- PhD researcher
- Laboratory scientist
- Clinical research associate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.
