Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme Computing, Engineering and Health Sciences (ICAS) (1 Term), Leading to Master of Science in Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics

Study Group - Teesside University

UK,England

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15 Months

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CAD 8,900/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 21,276 +

Int. Students: 1,076 +

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Campus Heart, Southfield Rd, Middlesbrough TS1 3BX, United Kingdom

Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme Computing, Engineering and Health Sciences (ICAS) (1 Term), Leading to Master of Science in Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics

Program Overview

Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme Computing, Engineering and Health Sciences (ICAS) (1 Term)

A postgraduate degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) can be a great way to boost your career prospects whilst letting you spend more time studying what you’re passionate about – and by studying your Masters in the UK, you’ll also be developing your English language skills on top of this. This can improve your job prospects even more, by making you an internationally employable graduate.

Our Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme in Computing, Engineering and Health Sciences is a one-term programme of study designed to help you gain the subject knowledge and English language skills necessary to thrive at a UK university – particularly the subject-specific vocabulary you will need to get the most out of your degree.

Choose your modules

You will study core modules – which are specific to your chosen subject route and progression degree.
Please note that you are expected to attend 100% of your classes at the International Study Centre or you are at risk of losing your Student visa.

  • Academic English for Masters Study
  • Research Project and Data Analysis
  • Lab Skills and Scientific Communications (Core - Science)
  • Computational and Engineering Maths (Core - Computing and Engineering)

Combined visa for Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme

Save time and progress smoothly to the University with a combined visa. The visa covers the duration of your studies at both the International Study Centre and Teesside University.

  • No need to return home to apply for a new visa between your Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme and chosen postgraduate degree.
  • Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI can be used to join the Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme.
  • No need for an additional IELTS test before joining your postgraduate degree.
  • Allows you to work up to 20 hours per week, enhancing CV and career prospects.
  • Gives you the opportunity to travel and explore the UK between courses.

Progress to your degree

Once you complete your Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme pathway and achieve the required grades, you will be able to join your chosen Masters degree at Teesside University. By completing this pathway, you will be able to progress to the following degrees.

Leading to: Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics MSc

This course is a specialist and advanced, research-focused course for those with an interest in cancer and molecular diagnostics and its contribution to solving global challenges facing humanity.

 You have the unique opportunity to participate in a research-intensive course, via a combination of taught modules and an in-depth research project, utilising the facilities of the National Horizons Centre (NHC). During the project you will be part of the research community at the NHC and participate in research activities including the SHLS and PGR Research Talks

The teaching team includes members of the bioscience research who are working on understanding diseases in humans and other species to translate this knowledge into ways to improve the outcome of patients.

We use state-of-the-art technology to address current clinical needs including understanding host-pathogen interactions, infectious diseases, bladder weakness, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, respiratory and other important diseases in order to improve diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options.