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Study Medical Sciences at Postgraduate Level

POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT SUBJECT AREA 

Advance your career with cutting-edge postgraduate training in Medical Sciences – combining world-class teaching, research, and clinical expertise to prepare you for leadership in healthcare, academia, and industry.

Find out about the course options in Medical Sciences

Prepare for an exciting career that can shape the future of healthcare

Studying at the North Wales Medical School offers a unique opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a successful career in medical sciences. Our postgraduate degrees combine academic excellence with real-world application, preparing you to become a proactive and capable professional in research, clinical, and healthcare environments. You’ll graduate with a strong foundation in medical science and hands-on research experience, positioning you to compete for PhD study and roles in universities, research institutes, healthcare industries, public health bodies, and the pharmaceutical sector.

 

 

What do our graduates do next?

Callum Costello in a lab

Callum Costello

Course: BSc Biomedical Science and MRes Molecular Medicine
Current position: Abzena/AbCellera

"The course gave me a huge number of transferable skills which allowed me to start my career in industry at a running pace."

Zoe Shepherd in a lab

Zoe Shepherd

Course: Biomedical Science and MRes Molecular Medicine
Current position: Siemens Healthineers, Llanberis

"My time studying for my MRes in Molecular medicine helped me understand the level of detail and planning required to carry out complex lab activities."

Our Research in Medical Sciences

At the North Wales Medical School, our research focuses on solving key problems in medicine to improve patient care. We aim to deepen medical understanding and develop real-world solutions to urgent health challenges.

Cancer is a major focus. Through the North West Cancer Research Institute, we study how cancer develops and progresses, and work on new treatments and ways to monitor patients—collaborating with experts around the world to make a real difference.

Our research areas include:

  • Cancer

  • Immunology & Autoimmune Disease

  • Genetics

  • Microbiology & Biochemistry

  • Anatomy & Clinical Practice

  • Nanotechnology

Postgraduate students join a supportive and collaborative environment, with the chance to work on research that has real impact.

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