MSc Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies

The Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies course offered by the University of Sheffield is the perfect choice for those interested in furthering their understanding of gene and cell therapy from a research, clinical, and commercial perspective. The course offers a deep understanding of its subject matter through a range of teaching methods including interactive lectures, practical workshops, seminars, and research projects.Course Content: This course trains students in the theory and practical skills required in cell and gene therapies, and equips them with a thorough understanding of advanced therapeutic strategies, clinical applications, regulatory frameworks, and commercial opportunities and challenges in the field. The course involves modules on lab training, fundamentals of cell biology, molecular genetics, principles of tissue engineering, and gene therapy, among others.Key Modules: Some of the modules covered in this course include: Lab Skills for Gene & Cell Therapies, Fundamentals of Human Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics: from DNA to RNA to Protein, Tissue Engineering: Principles and Practice, Gene Therapy: Vectors, Diseases & Clinical Trials, Commercial Aspects of Cell & Gene Therapies, among others. Future Careers: This course equips students with the skillset necessary for a range of careers including research scientist, biotechnology business manager, clinical scientist, genetic counselor, pharmaceutical scientist, healthcare scientist, or for further academic study at Ph.D. level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.