Build Technical Competence With A Research-Driven Master’s Degree.
Focus your research in medical and veterinary topics that contribute to advancements in global health with an Master of Science (MSc) degree.
Ideal for students desiring to pursue clinical laboratory or academic research, the MSc degree prepares you for advanced PhD study or a dual degree so you can begin your career in clinical medicine or veterinary practice. Our MSc program trains you in relevant research methodology before you begin your immersive research project.
To complete your degree, you will develop a thesis that you present to a panel of professors and peers in your program of study. Your thesis will represent a significant contribution to a growing body of knowledge.
Both the medical school and veterinary school tracks of the MSc program allow you to perform independent research and present a thesis in your chosen specialty areas that include:
Anatomical Pathology
Anatomy
Animal Product Processing, Entrepreneurship, and Food Safety
Aquatic Animal Health
Bacteriology
Biochemistry
Bioethics
Clinical Pathology
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Microbiology
Parasitology
Pharmacology
Physiology and Neuroscience
Tropical Medicine
Virology
Wildlife Conservation Medicine
Standalone Or Dual Degree Options
Choose a standalone MSc degree or combine it with a professional degree through our dual MD/MSc and DVM/MSc degrees.
School of Medicine: All students entering the MD/MSc or MSc program in the School of Medicine must complete a total of 30 graduate course credits.
School of Veterinary Medicine: All students entering the DVM/MSc or MSc program in the School of Veterinary Medicine must complete a total of 34 graduate course credits.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected January 2026
St. George's University - School of Medicine
Ellison Building, Ellison Place,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE1 8ST, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
SGU is a centre for academic excellence and is renowned for providing an innovative approach to medical education, with international opportunities.