MSc Stem Cells and Regeneration (Online)

  • MSc
  • PG Certificate (Postgraduate Certificate)
  • PG Diploma (Postgraduate Diploma)

Overview

This innovative online programme will immerse you in the exciting field of stem cell biology and regeneration. You will be guided from the origins of this field through to its application (and potential applications) in treating human disease, covering the latest developments and technologies available for study in this area. Programme content is delivered by active researchers, giving you the opportunity to engage with the latest breakthroughs.

Lectures, online discussions, group work and assessments are delivered fully online. This offers you more flexibility than traditional campus-based courses as you can study in your own environment at your own pace. This online-learning model, together with a part-time study option, makes the programme particularly appealing if you want to combine full-time employment with study.

Programme structure

There are six mandatory taught units and a research project/dissertation. Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our online:

 

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Biological Sciences, Health Science, or Medicine (including Veterinary and Dental Qualifications).

If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.

We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.

We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications:

  • evidence of relevant work experience such as a biomedical/clinical scientist, working in cell biology labs, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, professional experience in research and development or professional experience in clinical trials.
  • a relevant postgraduate qualification in Biological Sciences, Health Science, or Medicine (including Veterinary and Dental Qualifications).

Students on this programme usually undertake a literature review or similar for their dissertation, but it is possible for students to complete an optional lab-based project. Bench fees apply only to students who come to Bristol for 6-8 weeks to complete research project unit CSSBM2001. This must be arranged in consultation with a supervisor and project unit lead, we cannot guarantee that students will be able to take on an optional lab-based project. Please contact the admissions team to request more information.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

Go to admissions statement

If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level E.

Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.

Fees and funding

Home: full-time
£14,800 per year
Home: part-time (two years)
£7,400 per year
Overseas: full-time
£34,900 per year
Overseas: part-time (two years)
£17,450 per year

Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.

More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.

Bench fees

£2,268 for the optional lab-based project. Further information about bench fees can be found on our webpages. Confirmation of bench fees will be stated in the offer letter sent to applicants.

Alumni discount

University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.

Funding and scholarships

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.

Career prospects

The programme can open up a number of different career opportunities. It can be used as a pathway to further studies (for example, a PhD) which in turn could lead to a research or academic career in the field.

It can also open up opportunities in private industry, for example:

  • Biotechnology sector research/sales
  • Stem cell business development
  • Stem cell banking
  • Stem cell patents
  • Stem cell clinical translation
  • Charity research development
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Stem cell regulatory bodies.