Newcastle University

Nanoscale Science and Technology

Nanomedicine MRes

12 months full time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £5,500
International: full time £14,320
Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

The MRes in Nanomedicine is one of a suite of MRes programmes. The programme provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research in academia and industry, particularly in the multidisciplinary environment where biomedical and physical sciences converge. It is particularly relevant for those who wish to study further in academia or who plan to work in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic or medical devices industry. It is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences and is also suitable for graduates from other science disciplines and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. The MRes can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or act as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

Programme Description

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 nanomedicine (60 credits), professional and key skills training (20 credits), and a 24-week laboratory-based research project (100 credits). 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.

The subject-based module in Nanomedicine focuses on nanomaterials fabrication and their application in health care technologies. Specific areas include: principles and technology underlying nanoscale synthesis and assembly involving both inorganic support materials and biological molecules; health care applications including the development of novel biomaterials, therapeutic delivery systems, imaging agents and biosensors.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

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.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

Funding information is provided on the MRes webpages.

BBSRC-sponsored PhD and integrated MRes/PhD studentships are being offered in a range of subject areas for 2012 entry. These studentships are normally for four years and include a tax-free maintenance grant of approximately £13,590 per year for UK students. EU students are eligible for a fees-only award. More information can be found on our Doctoral Training Partnership pages.

How to Apply

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

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 the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

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