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Biomedical Science (Blood Science) MSc
Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) MSc
Why study this course?
This programme has been carefully designed in conjunction with world-leading researchers, Clinical
Scientists and Medical Consultants. It will be of particular interest to those working towards or already
engaged in scientific research, or in careers within the National Health Service and private industry.
There are two distinct routes for biomedical science available:
• MSc Biomedical Science (Blood Science)
• MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology)
INDICATIVE MODULES
BOTH ROUTES WILL STUDY:
Semester 1
• Biomedical Ethics and Grant Proposal
• Research Methodologies
Semester 2
• Project Management
and Business Planning
• Advanced Laboratory Techniques
You will then complete 120 credits
of subject specific modules depending
upon which route you are studying.
Blood Science subject
specific modules
• Semester 1 – Clinical Biochemistry
and Immunology
• Semester 2 – Haematology and
Transfusion Science
• Semester 3 – Biomedical Science
Research Project
Medical Microbiology
subject specific modules
• Semester 1 – Medical Microbiology
• Semester 2 – Infectious diseases:
Treatment and Control
• Semester 3 – Biomedical Science
Research Project
“Case studies, journal
clubs and lab classes
all helped me to
understand how to
creatively find solutions
using logic and
appropriate analysis
and investigation.”
Our programme has been carefully designed with extensive
liaison with a range of employers to emphasise key postgraduate
attributes in addition to a core knowledge base. These include but
are not limited to; presentation skills; independent problem solving;
the ability to construct a rigorous, evidence-based argument, an
appreciation of ethical considerations, leadership qualities, business
management and consideration of funding for scientific research.
Our teaching includes significant group work designed to help
prepare students for a life of continued professional development.
For example, students engage with case-based learning, journal
clubs and reflective diaries.
This programme is delivered across three separate semesters, each
lasting approximately 12 weeks. Teaching in semesters 1 and 2
has been consolidated into two days per week. Semester 3 is more
variable and depends on the nature of the research project that you
elect to undertake.
The programme is seeking accreditation by the Institute of
Biomedical Science. Individuals awarded the Master’s degree
are eligible for the title of Chartered Scientist and the designation
CSci if they meet the other eligibility criteria of corporate membership
and active engagement in Continued Professional Development.
A Masters level qualification is also one of the entry criteria for the
Institute’s Higher Specialist Examination and award of the Higher
Specialist Diploma, a prerequisite for the membership grade of
Fellowship and designation FIBMS.
Some of our graduates have progressed to:
• Work in Pathology as Biomedical Scientists
or Trainee Biomedical Scientists
• The Healthcare Scientist Training Programme
• Work in private laboratories
• Specialist technician within the NHS
• Further study in Medicine
• Further study at PhD level
• Teaching opportunities in Schools and Universities
KEY INFORMATION
Course type
Postgraduate Taught MSc
Indicative entry requirements
Applicants are expected to
hold either a 1st or 2nd class
honours degree in Biomedical
Science, or an equivalent Life
Science bachelor programme.
Applications from candidates
who do not meet these criteria,
but can demonstrate appropriate
professional qualifications and/or
experience will also be considered.
Note that applicants who have
attained the IBMS Specialist
Diploma may be eligible to enrol
with accredited prior certified
learning with reduced tuition fees
and limited module exemption.
For those students who do not
meet the entry requirements for
this course, there is the opportunity
to take a pre-MSc programme.
For more information see page
24 for the Graduate Diploma in
Biomedical Science course.
Course duration
One year full-time, part-time
options available
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