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Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research MSc

Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research MSc

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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

Take the next step in your research career with the University of Warwick. If you are a biologist a mathematician a physicist or a chemist interested in biomedical problems our MSc in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research (IBR) could be for you.

Course Overview

The MSc in IBR is a vibrant and inclusive scientific community centred on students’ experience and our goal is to prepare you for your next career stage whether in academia or industry. Designed to be a gateway to a PhD our IBR MSc programme will equip you with knowledge and skills in both life and physical sciences. Warwick’s multidisciplinary ethos is not only demonstrated by a large choice of modules from physical biology statistics imaging programming and modelling but also by masterclasses on cellular dynamics microbiology and infection or applied medical technologies. During the year you will have the opportunity to conduct two 12 week research projects in two different disciplines preparing you for your future career.

Teaching

This course is all about being interactive. A balanced mix of lectures seminars workshops hands-on and problem-solving sessions as well as lab work will train you to tackle biomedical issues with creativity.

Our ethos is that assessments should reflect real-life situations and be a method to learn and progress.

As such you will be assessed in many different ways including short reports dissertation oral presentations oral exams posters and podcasts and more traditional written exams.

Skills from this degree

  • Analytical skills
  • Research skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Computational skills
  • Mathematical skills

Modules

This module provides the foundations in programming in R. Students will learn basic principles of programming through learning-by-doing workshops and a series of mock exams with increasing complexity from one-line statements to multi-loop programs.
Mass Spectrometry - Core
Research Topics in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research - Core
Warwick Interdisciplinary Transferable Skills - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,600

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£33,340

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements First degree (2:i) or equivalent qualification in Physical Sciences or Life Sciences and A level in Mathematics