Our course is ideal if you want to advance your career in biomedical sciences research. We will broaden your understanding of the methods and implications of research in biomedical sciences. You will enhance your specialist expertise in a specific area and develop your professional ability as a
We’ll give you the ability to critically evaluate current research, to plan, carry out and communicate your own research, and to propose new approaches to current developments in biomedical science. Each week you will look at a current research publication or article concerning biomedical sciences where you will choose to present a summary of the text or contribute to the discussion.
Your analytical skills are developed by carrying out a series of data handling exercises, using appropriate statistical tests and by carrying out a literature review.
Requirements:Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Biomedical Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, or a clinically orientated course that contains a substantial biomedical science component, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
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You will be well prepared to go on to study for a PhD or to follow a career in biomedical sciences research.
•Biomedical Scientist
•Medical Research Scientist
•Microbiologist
Contemporary Research in Biomedical Sciences
Current research publications will be selected for debate each week and you are expected to either present a summary of an
Advanced Professional Practice and Research
This module begins the process of planning for the research project. You will develop a proposal and participate in a mock ethics approval panel.
Research Project
The Research Project module (120 credits) will be carried out from the start of Semester 2 to September. Project topics will be closely linked to the areas of research expertise of the team.
Bioanalytical Techniques
Combine theory and practice of many modern analytical techniques that are used in biological, medical and chemical analysis, and learn the important steps in the development and assessment of analytical measures.
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