Study Medical Genetics MRes at Newcastle University in the UK, Faculty of Medical Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This course is for graduates with a BSc in life or other sciences, and for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students, who have an interest in leveraging our understanding of genetics to improve human health.The use of genetic information, to inform healthcare and improve diagnosis and treatment, is becoming increasingly important in all medical disciplines. This course aims to cover the expanding interface between genetics and health, building from fundamentals of information processing in the cell, to the application of cutting edge genome wide technologies and associated therapies.Our teaching is informed both by research and clinical practice, and benefits from close links with NHS molecular diagnostic services, providing a broad understanding of this rapidly advancing subject area.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£30,700.00 (US$ 39,647) per year

Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£30,700.00 (US$ 39,647) per year

Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

a life science or related discipline

or an MBBS/BDS degree

This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study.

Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.