Postgraduate Study at the North Wales Medical School

Collaborate with peers from various disciplines, engage in student societies, and participate in exciting events that foster a sense of belonging. Whether you’re in the lab, on placement, or attending university-wide activities, you’ll find support, inspiration, and a strong network of individuals all striving to make a difference.

Your lecturers won’t just be teachers – some are also active clinicians, researchers, and experts at the forefront of medical and scientific breakthroughs. You’ll gain insights from professionals who bring real-world experience into the classroom, ensuring you’re always learning cutting-edge techniques and knowledge that reflect today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape.

Course places are funded by the Welsh government and all successful applicants will have their Tuition Fees paid and are eligible for a bursary to help with living costs. Terms and conditions apply.

To acknowledge medical and health professionals’ work and other commitments, this Masters’ programme is designed as a three year, part-time, distance learning programme to provide the most flexibility to combine work and study. All content will be delivered online and through distance learning methods.

This course combines modern in-depth molecular biology and genetics knowledge and theories, with extensive hands-on practical experience in their application in the medical laboratory. The laboratory-based focus enables you to develop modern molecular research skills and practical experiences which will be relevant for your future career.