* Deposits. Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £360 Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £340 Registration/exam only fee: £160
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
overall score 6.5
no sub-test less than 6.0
or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification:
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
ibTOEFL: 90; no sub-test less than:
Reading: 20
Listening: 19
Speaking: 19
Writing: 23
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
Research training for students intending to proceed to a career in biomedical sciences, either directly as a Biomedical Scientist or through a PhD.
Similar to the MRes Biomedical Sciences, but with more teaching in the first part of the programme, and one research project.
Experience learning a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques required to pursue a research career in biomedical science.
Gain valuable practical research experience by using the skills and techniques acquired during the programme to complete an in depth research project.
An ideal introduction for overseas students who may wish to proceed to PhD studies in the UK, Europe or the USA.
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The overall aims of the programme are:
to provide students with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to pursue a career in laboratory research.
to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of advanced techniques used in modern biomedical sciences research.
to provide students with the opportunity to practice research skills in the laboratory by completing an extensive research project in an area of their choice.
Core courses include:
HIGHER SKILLS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
THE MOLECULAR GENETICS OF DISEASE
PRESENTATION SKILLS IN THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
MSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PROJECT
Optional courses may include:
DETECTING BIOMARKERS FOR PRECISION MEDICINE APPLICATIONS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIES AND DEVICES
ANIMAL MODELS OF DISEASE
NEUROSCIENCE: ANIMAL MODELS OF DISEASE AND FUNCTION
SNP ASSAY DESIGN AND VALIDATION
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALISATION OF BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH
NEUROINFLAMMATION IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
CURRENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND HEALTH
EMERGING VIRUSES
INTRODUCTION TO NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING BIOINFORMATICS
VIRUSES AND CANCER
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIO-IMAGING FOR RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
IMMUNOTHERAPY AND PRECISION ONCOLOGY
OMIC ANALYSES FOR THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES: FROM GENOMICS TO METABOLOMIC
INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB PROGRAMMING (PGT)
STATISTICS & RESEARCH DESIGN (PGT)
ENDOCRINOLOGY IN HEALTH & DISEASE
Pre-Sessional English Course
This depends on your starting level. For students aiming for the standard requirement of IELTS 6.5 and starting a degree programme in September we recommend
Equipped with knowledge, understanding and practical skills, progress your career as a Biomedical Scientist or as a basis to pursue a PhD within the life sciences or medical sciences.
Previous students have gained employment within:
PhD positions
Contract Research Organisations
Clinical Sciences
Research Development Management
Medical Writing
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnical Industries
Insurrance_fee: £300/year
