Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no element below 6
2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in biomedical science; medical microbiology; medical genetics; molecular biology; haematology; or immunology. Other biology and medical science degrees will be considered on an individual basis. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of mammalian biology and immunology. Prior study of microbiology and haematology is preferred.
Applicants with professional experience may be eligible. Please contact the admissions tutor for details.
Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.
Why choose this course?
This course will provide a broad understanding of disease processes and their diagnosis, linked to in-depth studies of haematology or medical microbiology, together with some detailed exploration of management practices. The programme is designed to link academic knowledge with the practical applications of biomedical science and management, and will prepare you for a career in biomedical science management or small business development. Taught by researchers, expert practising biomedical scientists and business managers, there is the opportunity to undertake a project with internationally-acclaimed research teams. In addition, key features of the course include:
Skills to enhance employability are embedded within the curriculum to maximise job opportunities in a wide variety of biomedical science careers, including hospital and commercial laboratories, research, teaching, management and sales.
Teaching on the course is research-led and research-informed to ensure that all students are aware of the latest developments in biomedical science.
Research projects can be carried out within one of our research groups or as part of an industrial placement.
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What you will study
The course is taught by internationally-recognised researchers and practising expert biomedical scientists, ensuring that the programme content reflects current practice.
There are four taught modules, plus an extended three-month research project, involving the design and practice of research with opportunities for securing research placements at top UK industry and healthcare providers.
The taught modules consist of two core modules and one specialist module focusing on biomedical science, with a specialism choice between haematology and medical microbiology. In addition, one core module focuses on business in practice, linking management studies with careers in science. The business module develops competencies in finance, accounting, marketing, organisational management, entrepreneurship and leadership/team skills. As well as subject knowledge, you will develop written, oral, analytical and employability skills appropriate to masters level.
In addition to the standard 12-month programme, this course is offered as a two-year programme with an optional integrated work placement component. This option is available for both international and full-time home/EU students of this course.
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.
Compulsory modules
Research Techniques and Scientific Communication
Immunology and the Biology of Disease
Research Project
Business in Practice
One specialist module (from a choice of four modules specialising in medical microbiology or haematology)
Optional placement year
Professional Placement
Graduates have gone on to roles in a variety of biomedical science careers, including hospitals and commercial laboratories, research, teaching, management and sales.
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
