The Medical Sciences MSc has a flexible modular structure that is designed to provide a broad-based training in current knowledge and research in medical sciences, medicine and dentistry. You are encouraged to tailor your course to suit your background, interests and career aspirations. This is done through selection of three taught modules in the first semester and your choice of dissertation research topic, upon which you will work full-time in the third semester. You will be supervised for your dissertation in a Research Institute or associated NHS department.

As a student on this course you will:

• study diverse aspects of medical sciences, through structured, subject-based modules
• acquire advanced knowledge and critical awareness in different areas of medical sciences and medicine
• acquire knowledge and develop understanding of aspects of medical sciences research practice and of relevant legal, ethical and safety considerations
• gain experience of hypothesis-led medical research endeavours through personal involvement in a dissertation
• engage in research, analysis and presentation of research findings, and presentation of scientific hypotheses, data and interpretation in the context of current scientific and medical literature

The Faculty of Medical Sciences is a recognised national centre of excellence. It brings together internationally acknowledged research in clinical care, medicine, dentistry, pure science and engineering to tackle challenges in health and healthcare. Key research areas include:

• ageing
• stem cells
• cancer
• cell biology
• genetics
• drug development
• medicine in society
• neuroscience
• oral health

Quality and Ranking

We rank in the top 100 for Medicine - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019

Personal tutors

You will be given a personal tutor shortly after registration. The role of your personal tutor is to support you during your time at Newcastle. Your personal tutor will discuss your academic progress, career intentions and any issues that concern you. They will also act as your academic referee. You should arrange to meet your personal tutor in the orientation and induction week, or as early as possible.

100 % of our students felt that their interactions with their personal tutors had been valuable

Feedback from our graduates

• "The best features of the course were the variety of modules offered and the delivery of course material from different perspectives."
• "Lecturers were enthusiastic about their subject, which was conveyed strongly to make for interesting lectures."
• "Excellent lecturers and interesting content. Cancer Studies feedback sessions after each assessment were invaluable."
• "Promotes independent learning in a research environment."
• "My supervisor was extremely helpful and supportive during my dissertation module. I felt that my research was often made a priority and I always felt valued as part of the group."

Module changes

Module changes

Modules change annually to take account of:

• changing staff expertise
• developments in the discipline
• the requirements of external bodies and partners
• student feedback.

Most module information for 2020 entry will be available from the end of May 2020.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have progressed on to further postgraduate research in dentistry and medicine, and pursued careers in academia, medicine, dentistry, health sciences and the pharmaceutical industry.

Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service will help you to explore your options and make informed choices to achieve your career goals.

Work experience

Work experience placements are a great way to develop relevant skills to excel in your chosen career.

Find out about paid and unpaid work experience options and other ways you can add to your degree.

Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.

EU students starting at Newcastle in 2019 and 2020 will pay the UK (Home) tuition fee for the full duration of their course.

Funding opportunities

Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course.

Start dates

The course starts in September. There is no application closing date for this course.

We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.

Deposit

If you live outside the UK/EU you must:

• pay a deposit of £1,500
• or submit an official letter of sponsorship

The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University. The deposit is non-refundable, but is deducted from your tuition fees when you register.