Training and skills

The hub offers opportunities for expanding training and skills through a newly established MSc course in advanced therapies, links to ATTC training, the apprenticeship community, and establishing a new PhD programme in this space.

Research using lab equipment in the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre
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One of the objectives of the Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies is to address shortage of skills and training in this sector. In September 2023, the charity LifeArc, a key funder of GTIMC, published a report regarding the skills shortage inhibiting the rapid growth of the cell and gene therapy sector in the UK. The industry is approaching the skills gaps in many creative ways.  

The University of Sheffield is addressing this skills gap by providing one of the few MSc courses in Advanced Therapies.

Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Work with scientists and industry to study the genetics behind rare inherited diseases. Learn how discoveries in the lab are translated into innovative new stem cell and gene therapy treatments that offer precision and personalised medicine.

  • Funding available

Led by Professor Janine Kirby and Professor Mimoun Azzouz the course provides knowledge and laboratory experience in the fast-growing industry. Prof Guillaume Hautbergue co-leads the research projects module.

LifeArc also pioneers a technology transfer training programme for life sciences graduates. Isabel Christie is currently a LifeArc AUTM fellow.