Be part of our world-renowned School of Medicine and learn from internationally recognised scientists. Our flexible course allows you to develop core scientific skills and follow your professional interests with a choice of optional modules. You’ll also carry out a research project as part of an innovative research group with supervision from academics and clinicians working on cutting-edge research.
Engage in research projects using the latest technologies to generate scientifically impactful results to improve human health.
Work as part of a research team in a cutting-edge discipline.
Optional modules are available to further reflect your personal and professional interests
Our teaching is research-led and delivered by research academics and clinicians at the University of Leeds.
You will access research active, state-of-the-art laboratories where you will develop a research proposal and then deliver a 4-month research project as part of an active research group in a research area related to human disease, from fundamental research to translational research. Projects are different every year as they are integrated into ongoing programmes of research.
Examples of past research projects include:
The regulation of metabolism on drug response in cancer
Evaluating the use of colorectal cancer organoids in photodynamic therapy
Identification of gene expression changes due to over-expression of the tumour suppressor gene HPGD in a breast cancer cells.
Decoding the effects of nuclear receptors in cancer (Bioinformatics project)
Identifying biomarkers of DNA repair pathways in Ewing sarcoma using high-content imaging
The role of Wnt signalling in glioblastoma therapeutic resistance
Re-sensitising chemotherapy resistance tumour cells with miRNA mimics
Modelling the tumour microenvironment of Multiple Myeloma
Investigating vitamin C and decitabine as a combination therapy for colorectal cancer
Investigating the untranslated regions of hereditary cancer susceptibility genes (Bioinformatics project)
How do T cells integrate environmental signals?
Effects of blood flow on BACE1: new implications for atherosclerosis
Real time tracking of cell cycle transitions reveals the invasive capacity of 4N/G2 glioblastoma cells
Our graduates have become
PhD students at the University of Leeds and elsewhere
Medical writers
Research scientists in industry (Nikon, Cyprotex, Lonza)
Research assistants in academia
Healthcare technicians and scientists working for the NHS
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDM5101M | Research Informatics and Dissemination | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MEDM5141M | The Molecular Biology of Cancer | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| MEDM5161M | Methods in Biomedical Research | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MEDM5202M | Preparing for the Research Project | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MEDM5211M | Stem Cell Biology: A Genomics and Systems Biology Approach to Haematopoiesis | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MEDM5231M | Cancer Drug Development | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| MEDM5304M | Research Project | 60 | 1 Sep to 31 Aug (12mth) | PFP |
candidates will be required to study 15 credits from the following
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDM5121M | Immunity and Disease | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MEDM5134M | Models of Human Disease for Translational Research | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
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