Newcastle University

The MRes is a research-based qualification with a taught component that is of an equivalent standard to an MSc. It provides training in contemporary medical and molecular biosciences through three subject-knowledge modules related to and including those in translational medicine and therapeutics, professional and key skills training, and a 24-week laboratory-based research project. The programme enables you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry. If you register for an integrated MRes/PhD, MRes/MD or MRes/DDS you will be allocated projects that are relevant to your proposed PhD or MD, or DDS programme.

Subject-based modules in Translational Medicine and Therapeutics provide the opportunity to learn about the development and evaluation of new medicines and to develop skills in translational research relating to therapeutics. Teaching and supervision is provided by both university-based academics and experts from the pharmaceutical industry.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

An upper-second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or related discipline, is preferred. You should also provide two satisfactory, appropriate references.

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum of IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 both overall and for each sub-section).

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.

Funding information is provided on the MRes webpages.

International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.

Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.

Visit our postgraduate application site.

The closing date for applications from overseas students is mid-June, UK and EU graduates are encouraged to apply before the end of July.  Under exceptional circumstances applications may be reviewed at the discretion of the MRes Director of Admissions and Recruitment.

The MRes programmes begin at the end of September and applications are accepted at any time of year up until the closing dates.

International students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place. UK and EU graduates are encouraged to apply before the end of July.  Under exceptional circumstances applications may be reviewed at the discretion of the MRes Director of Admissions and Recruitment.

 Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

For further information:
UK/EU students should contact:
Medical Sciences Graduate School
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7002
Fax: +44 (0)191 222 7038
E-mail: medpg-enquiries@ncl.ac.uk

International students wishing to discuss these opportunities may contact:
Professor Steve Yeaman
Director of International Postgraduate Studies
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7433
Email: biomed-international-pg@ncl.ac.uk