This pioneering course combines taught modules with a high level of practical lab-based research. This pioneering course aims to maximise the employability of students. The course content has been designed in consultation with stem cell experts and potential employers in biotechnology, academia, industry and bodies regulating stem cells, to provide the necessary expertise to compete in an ever changing world. Assessment is based on coursework assignments, essays and laboratory reports, as well as a business plan e-portfolio and written examinations. The MSc in Stem Cell Technology will provide students with a diverse range of practical skills and vocational knowledge. Students who have completed the course are in the position to use the expertise gained to follow a number of varied career paths.