Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 3 years part time.
15 months full time, with option to complete in 12 months.
Professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), this master's programme in Biomedical Science course aims to provide a high quality and professionally relevant postgraduate programme, with emphasis on both the theoretical knowledge and the practice of Biomedical Science. As well as completing a number of core modules, you will choose a specialist option to focus on in your studies (Medical Biochemistry; Medical Microbiology; Immunohaematology Cellular & Molecular Pathology or Medical Genetics & Genomics), and your award on graduating will name your chosen specialism within the title of the postgraduate qualification that you will obtain, as follows:
MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Biochemistry)
MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology)
MSc Biomedical Science (Immunohaematology)
MSc Biomedical Science (Cellular & Molecular Pathology)
MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Genetics & Genomics)
Your chosen specialism will determine the focus of your assessments in several modules.
Applicants should normally have one of the following:
A first or second class honours degree (1st or 2:1) which has a significant content of biological science
At least a 60% pass in the Primary (Part I) examination for Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Substantial relevant experience at a senior level
A range of bursaries, scholarships, loans and grants are available. Please visit website to find out more.
The programme is closely aligned to professional standards in Biomedical Science, demonstrated by our professionally accreditation by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). The course will prepare you for the next stage of your career, whether pursuing further research, or professional study, or entering employment in the field of Biomedical Science. The course will also enhance the career prospects of those aspiring to middle and senior management positions within the NHS Pathology Service and the commercial sector.
Our module assessments directly relate to future employment or work-related tasks, or more generally to the advancement of the subject and profession, and your own aspirations. This will enable you to develop and demonstrate the application of your knowledge and skills to real-world professional situations.
Research Strategies and Innovation in Biomedical Sciences
Analytical and Diagnostic Techniques
Molecular & Cellular Basis of Health and Disease
Immunology of Human Diseases
Recent Advances in Biomedical Science
Specialism
Project and Career Planning
Project
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