MSc Biomedical Science

A candidate must satisfy one, or combination, of the following conditions;

Hold one of the following prior to the commencement of the Programme:

• An initial honours degree of Wrexham Glyndŵr University or another approved degree awarding body.
• A minimum of 2:2 honours degree, which has a significant content of biological science (e.g. Biomedical Science, Human Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, etc.)
• Have relevant work experience at a senior level that is deemed to compensate the lack of formal qualifications, and have held a position of management responsibility within the biomedical, clinical or healthcare sectors for a minimum of three years within the previous five years. In a case where there is a lack of clarity or need to gain deeper insight into a candidate’s suitability for the programme of study, an informal interview with the candidate may be held.
• In addition to the above, candidates must also have practical laboratory experience that would have already been gained from undertaking their undergraduate programme of study inclusive of relevant QAA benchmark standards such as Biomedical Science and Biological Sciences.

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• Research methods (20 credits)
• Critically exploring professional practice in the context of health & society (20 credits)
• Analytical & molecular techniques in Biomedical Science (20 credits)
• Clinical medicine: pathology of disease (20 credits)
• Blood sciences & transfusion medicine (20 credits)
• Clinical Immunology & Microbiology (20 credits)
• Research Project (60 credits)