Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 year
Biomedical science focuses on the understanding of human health and disease, developing diagnostics and treatments that inevitably save and improve lives. Our research-informed MSc Biomedical Science programme aligns to our research strengths within our newly formed Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research and offers the opportunity for students to focus their MSc Biomedical Science programme in of our three specialist areas: Cancer Biology, Clinical Neuroscience, Infection & Immunity.
Applicants require a minimum of an upper second-class UK honours degree in biomedical sciences, life sciences or related subject with a genetics component, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Intercalating or graduate medical/dental/veterinarian applicants or those with substantial relevant work-based experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. University of Plymouth alumni who do not meet this requirement can contact the programme lead in the first instance. Please list the pathway you are applying for in your application. A short interview may be undertaken as part of the applications process.
This programme accepts applications from medical, dental and veterinary students who wish to intercalate their studies.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.
From scholarships and loans, to grants from charitable trusts, you can fund your postgraduate study at Plymouth in a number of ways.
Students from around the world study biomedical science at the University of Plymouth. We offer the latest facilities, research, support and teaching expertise. So you’ll leave ready for your career, or to further your academic study.
Career possibilities for our graduates include healthcare science, research support, government science and areas relating to scientific media.
Core modules:
BIOM5001 Molecular Biology: Genomics, Transcriptomics and Proteomics
BIOM5005 Project Design and Development
BIOM5006 Research Project
Cancer Biology pathway:
BHCS5009 Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
BHCS5010 Contemporary Applications in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Clinical Neuroscience pathway:
BHCS5011 Basis & Clinical Neuroscience
BHCS5012 Contemporary Applications in Neurobiology
Infection and Immunity pathway:
BHCS5008 Infection and Immunity
BIOM5003 Contemporary Science of Infection and Immunity
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