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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    Newcastle University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    APR

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

We focus on exploring the mechanisms of disease. We aim to understand the ways disease impacts patients’ lives. We do this by using new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.

Overview

Within Biomedicine PhD, MD and MPhil, we focus on exploring:

the mechanisms of disease

understanding how disease impacts lives

utilising new diagnostic techniques

utilising new therapeutic techniques

developing new treatments

As part of the MPhil, MD and PhD Biomedicine, you'll register with a University research institute.

You'll have a structured programme of supervision and training. This is via our Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School.

Areas of research

We undertake the following areas of research and offer MPhil, PhD and MD supervision in:

Applied immunobiology (including organ and haematogenous stem cell transplantation)

Newcastle hosts one of the most comprehensive organ transplant programmes in the world. This clinical expertise has developed with the applied immunobiology and transplantation research group. We are currently investigating aspects of:

the immunology of autoimmune diseases

cancer therapy

transplant rejection.

We also have themes to understand the interplay of the inflammatory and anti-inflammatory. This is via responses by a variety of pathways. We also look at how these are manipulated for therapeutic purposes. A further research theme focuses on primary immunodeficiency diseases.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 29,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom

Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    14th out of 83 1

    22nd out of 36 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    159 74%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    18th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    38th

    25
  • Entry standards

    / Max 247
    179 73%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    20th

    19
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    12th

    10

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