Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine

Entry requirements

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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:

• the discipline
• the requirements of external bodies and partners
• student feedback.

Mitochondrial biology and medicine is a competitive research area. Your studies will be centered around academia. You'll also have an opportunity to access industry experience in some cases.

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Information for international students

English Language Requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all other sub-skills).

International students should contact:
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Email: biomed-international-pg@ncl.ac.uk

Fees and funding

See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus.