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Biomedical Science - MSc/PgD/PgC

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Full time | Llandaff Campus | 1 year | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Biomedical Sciences

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This course is Professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), this 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. This course will 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) and MSc Biomedical Science (Cellular & Molecular Pathology) and MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Genetics & Genomics).

Throughout your studies, your personal and professional understanding of Biomedical Science will be enhanced through an academically coherent programme of directed and self-directed learning. This will empower you to engage in and critically evaluate relevant contemporary biomedical themes, and to engage in research at postgraduate level, through the analysis and application of practical laboratory based activities.

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. Students are admitted to the Master's scheme but subsequently are unable or not permitted to progress, you may, depending upon the number of credits attained at the time of exit, qualify for one of the following awards: Postgraduate Certificate (PgC): No fewer than 60 credits, Postgraduate Diploma (PgD): No fewer than 120 credits and Master of Science (MSc): No fewer than 180 credits.

Modules

Recent advances in Biomedical Science (20 Credits) - Core
Analytical and diagnostic techniques (20 Credits) - Core
Immunology of human diseases (20 Credits) - Core
Research strategies and innovation in Biomedical Science (20 Credits) - Core
Molecular & cellular basis of health and disease (20 Credits) - Core
Research project (60 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,600

Entry requirements

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.

University information

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers degree courses across a range of disciplines. Students can choose to study on either a full-time or part-time basis. Over 11,500 students from 140 countries study across its Cyncoed and Llandaff campuses. In addition, over 10,000 students attend its 17 partner institutions across 15 countries globally. As well as its undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, the university also undertakes impactful...more

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