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Biomedical Sciences MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Biomedical Sciences

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Crucial for clinical diagnosis of diseases and appropriate treatment of patients, Biomedical Science is vital to the operation of the NHS and related health industries.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
  • Research training for students intending to proceed to a career in biomedical sciences, either directly as a [Top 20 in the UK for Biological Sciences] Biomedical Scientist or through a PhD.
  • Similar to the MRes Biomedical Sciences, but with more teaching in the first part of the programme, and one research project.
  • Gain valuable practical research experience by using the skills and techniques acquired during the programme to complete an in depth research project.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Equipped with knowledge, understanding and practical skills, progress your career as a Biomedical Scientist or as a basis to pursue a PhD within the life sciences or medical sciences.

Previous students have gained employment within contract research organisations, clinical sciences, medical writing, pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries, PhD positions and research development management.

Modules

The aim of the course is to equip students with an understanding of, and practical skills in a broad range of molecular techniques and to equip them with the tools for interpretation of data generated as well as an understanding and the ability to analyse current literature in molecular based research.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,650

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£30,240

Entry requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience, particularly lab-based work and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may also be considered.

University information

The University of Glasgow is one of four ancient universities in Scotland, founded back in 1451. Alumni include seven Nobel Prize winners, Scotland’s First Minister and a Prime Minister, while Albert Einstein gave a seminal lecture on the theory of relativity there in 1933. The university consists of four colleges: College of Arts College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences College of Science and Engineering College of...more