Tissue EngineeringRegenerative Medicine

Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (MSc)

Cardiff University

About This Course

Join the next generation of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine researchers, working to shape the future of Medicine and Healthcare, and make a real difference to the lives of people across the world. With an ageing population and chronic diseases on the rise, there has never been a greater need for trained Tissue Engineering researchers to shape the future of medicine. As a Tissue Engineering researcher, you’ll make real differences to the lives of people across the world, by helping deliver treatments for diseases, injuries and disorders where currently people have no options. This ever-emerging field of biomedical research combines life sciences, biology and engineering, to progress the repair and replacement of diseased and damaged tissues and organs.

Whether you dream of shaping the future of medical research through a PhD, developing cutting-edge medical solutions as an industry expert, or even training the next generation of tissue engineering researchers as an academic, this course is the perfect launchpad for a meaningful, exciting career. You will undertake in-depth training at the forefront of this branch of Biomedical Science, including stem cell biology, biomaterials, artificial intelligence and tissue/organ engineering and you will learn how to take ideas from the laboratory bench all the way to clinics for patient benefit. You will get stuck into seminars, workshops, lectures and laboratory sessions, with taught modules exploring research methods, cell biology, biomaterials, commercialisation, clinical translation, stem cells, regenerative medicine and emerging technologies.

You’ll also undertake a 5-month research project on a topic of your choice and engage with local industrial partners where you’ll gain an insight into the application of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to solve real-world problems. You will be taught by academics across the Schools of Biosciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry and Pharmacy. The network that you’ll build and the expertise you’ll draw upon will help you stand out from the crowd once you graduate and make you extremely sought-after by industry employers and research institutions. Your home school will be our School of Dentistry, based at the third largest university hospital in the UK.

Here you’ll join an incredible community of staff and students, both clinical and non-clinical, all working to make the world a better place, from using novel polymers and natural compounds to treat chronic wounds, to harnessing the power of stem cells, extracellular vesicles and novel biomaterials to regenerate tissues and organs. Graduates from this programme will have a broad spectrum of knowledge and a variety of skills, making them highly attractive both to potential employers and research establishments in this fast-developing sector.

Learning Outcomes

✓Apply a systematic understanding of the core principles of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine and a multi-disciplinary approach to develop novel technologies.
✓Describe the cellular/tissue alterations which occur during various disease states and ageing in humans.
✓Justify the properties, design and application of specific biomaterials used in tissue engineering.
✓Demonstrate a proficiency in selecting appropriate physical and biochemical techniques for the assessment and development of tissue engineered and regenerative medicine products.
✓Outline the process of translating tissue engineering and regenerative medicine research from the laboratory to clinical practice, including ethical, regulatory and commercial aspects.
✓Critically evaluate scientific literature and analyse experimental data at the forefront of a range of disciplines, such as stem cell biology, biomaterials and tissue/organ engineering.
✓Foster innovative thinking and creativity in the development of new approaches and technologies in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
✓Design and plan research projects, including hypothesis formulation, experimental design, and methodological approaches.
✓Interpret and analyse experimental data using appropriate statistical and computational methods.
✓Master a range of laboratory techniques and achieve technical proficiency in the use of advanced equipment relevant to tissue engineering.
✓Collect, evaluate, synthesise and interpret qualitative and quantitative data in a variety of ways; and identify means to gather new data where required.
✓Implement quality control measures and good laboratory practices to ensure the reliability and reproducibility of experimental results.
✓Manage a research project effectively, including time management, resources and documentation
✓Develop a strategy for clinical translation and commercialisation of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine technologies
✓Apply critical thinking and data analysis skills to evaluate scientific data, arguments and evidence to make informed decisions.
✓Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and oral across various media, including scientific papers, posters and oral presentations, to effectively present research findings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
✓Work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
✓Cultivate an attitude of lifelong learning and continuous professional development in the rapidly evolving field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Course Curriculum

Module 1

Dissertation

Module 2

Scientific Laboratory Methods

Module 3

Cellular Biology

Module 4

Biomaterials

Module 5

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Module 6

Futuretech in Tissue Engineering: From lab to market

Module 7

Statistical Methodology

Course Details

Price: £11,950
Format: Full time
Duration: 1 year

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Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom

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