Medical Genetics MRes
Newcastle University · Newcastle, United Kingdom · Postgraduate · Medicine
About this programme
This course is for graduates with a BSc in life or other sciences, and for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students, who have an interest in leveraging our understanding of genetics to improve human health.
Programme facts
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £30,700 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5 · PTE Academic 70
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
- A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or related discipline or an MBBS/BDS degree This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation.
- You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (12)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- Newcastle University Sports ScholarshipsPartial funding
- Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships - Postgraduate (2027 entry)Tuition only · Deadline 8 June 2027
- 2% Tuition Fee DiscountTuition only · Deadline 25 September 2026
- 20% Graduate Discount (2026 entry onwards)Tuition only