Overview
You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then complete a 24-week research project.
Our teaching is research-informed. Course content changes to reflect developments in:
Regenerative medicine and stem cell research is a competitive area. Your studies will be centered around academia. You'll also have an opportunity to access industry experience in some cases.
What you'll learn
You'll study subject-specific content in medical genetics research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options. You'll also have training in general research principles, professional and key skills.
Your 24-week research project comprises the major element of the course. You'll receive supervision from an expert academic researcher in the field.
We work with Durham University, with project opportunities in both universities.
Careers
Graduates from the Faculty of Medical Sciences MRes at Newcastle have undertaken a wide range of roles. This includes:
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Newcastle, Main Campus
Newcastle upon Tyne,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Newcastle University
King’s Gate,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
Northumberland,
NE1 7RU, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Newcastle University offers an internationally respected qualification, and a graduate employment rate of 94 per cent.