Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years
This programme will allow you to gain an advanced understanding of clinical concepts of diseases and their pathophysiology, via laboratory-based investigation using cutting edge methodologies. You will learn critical reflection on biomedical theories and practice and develop a flexible approach to problem solving in biomedical science
You can choose one of three specialist options in the field of clinical immunology, advanced cellular pathology or clinical haematology and transfusion science. This offers you a chance to further pursue your interests in healthcare science
The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, which ensures a high standard of teaching is met
You will gain advanced research skills such as Multi-OMICS approach in disease diagnosis, drug development and understanding mechanistic intracellular pathways. You will be conducting independent research in University of Derby’s laboratories, NHS hospital pathology (subject to availability) and/or your workplace (subject to approval), under the supervision of highly qualified research active academics/pracademics
You will bridge the gap between an undergraduate degree and PhD or receive a stand-alone research qualification
A 2.2 UK Honours degree or above in biomedical science or related discipline with high proportion of Biomedical content, or an international equivalent
Evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent)
Interview = Optional, subject to the status of the applicant. Alternative entry qualifications - Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL). Assessed on case-to-case basis
Additional Requirements - Working experience in NHS laboratories is desirable
As a biomedical science graduate, you’ll be equipped with skills which put you at the forefront of advances in the medical industry – the MSc qualification adds real substance to your CV, giving you an edge in the job market.
As a graduate, the careers you could work in include:
Biotechnologist
Clinical scientist
Research scientist
Genetic counsellor
Medical sales representative
Scientific writer/publisher
Further (L8)- PhD education
Drug development industry
Pharmaceutical Scientist
In addition, you’ll have a full complement of transferable skills – such as critical thinking, data analysis, report writing and communication – which are valued by employers and will stand you in good stead for any profession.
Core Modules:
Professional Skills in Biomedical Science
Applied Microbial Biotechnology
Research Methods and Data Interpretation
Current Issues in Biomedical Science
Research Project
Optional Modules:
Clinical Haematology and Transfusion Medicine
Applied Immunology
Advanced Cellular Pathology
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