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Master of Science in Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies

The University of Sheffield

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 31,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1905

Total Students: 30,200 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Sheffield S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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Scholarships
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Master of Science in Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies

Program Overview

This MSc will provide you with up-to-date knowledge of advances in the field, research experience with internationally renowned research groups and transferable skills to give you a springboard for your future career.

This innovative and progressive course combines the research strengths of our Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health, academic and industry partners, and leading international scientists. You’ll study genetic factors associated with rare inherited diseases and how gene and cell therapies can be adopted as treatment options, as well as the principles of gene and cell therapies. You'll also explore the development of specific and efficient medical treatments tailored to individual patients.

On our MSc, you'll develop essential skills for each step of the translational pathway of cell and gene therapy products, including: discovery, vector design, GLP pre-clinical regulatory studies, GMP manufacturing and analytics, process innovation, quality control, qualified person (QP), safety, clinical design, commercialisation and market authorisation.

The course will provide you with up-to-date knowledge of advances in the field, offering a comprehensive road map on the required steps to take an advanced therapy project from discovery to clinical trial and then marketing authorisation.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 31,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The University of Sheffield

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0 Minimum Listening - 21.0 Minimum Reading - 22.0 Minimum Writing - 22.0 Minimum Speaking - 23.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 67.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Our graduates enter the UK job market as a highly skilled individuals. As a growing sector with a skills shortage, this course will give you the strategic knowledge and training to compete in this market and provide you with a springboard for your future career. After successfully completing your course, you'll be able to proceed into:

Academic and industry positions
Careers in regulatory affairs (MHRA, FDA, EMA)
Opportunities within GMP manufacturing centres
Process innovation
Qualified person (QP) roles
Careers at NIHR Biomedical Research Centres for human experimental medicine
Opportunities at the newly established Advanced Therapies Treatment Centres funded by Innovate UK
PhD research
Research technician or research assistant roles
Scientific writing
Clinical trial administrator roles/management

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships for international students.

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.