MSci (Hons) Biomedical Science

Alongside building your understanding of key aspects of biomedical science and disease pathology, you can select modules tailored to your interests, including advanced technologies in gene expression, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology. Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements and work with one of our partners who offer roles exclusively to students aspiring to become biomedical scientists. Complete an integrated masters, which incorporates an additional research-focused year of study, to prepare you for a technical research career in industry or academia. Accreditation of your degree by the Institute of Biomedical Science allows you to apply for graduate roles where you can complete the Certificate of Competence for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

In your first year, youll study topics that are fundamental to biomedical science, including bacteriology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, human physiology, microbiology and physiology, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree. During your second year, youll explore analytical biochemistry, pathology and virology. Youll also have the option to study pharmacology, to gain an understanding of the effect drugs have on the various systems in our bodies, or microbial communities, learning about antimicrobial resistance and biofilms.

In your third year, youll select two modules, exploring topics such as advanced pharmacology, circadian rhythms, immunology, microbial sciences and toxicology. Youll study these alongside compulsory modules investigating cancer pathogenesis and treatment, the epidemiology of infectious diseases, our immune system and immunohaematological diseases, and pathogen interactions. Youll also get the opportunity to work alongside a supervisor to conduct your own scientific research project, performing experiments, and critically evaluating data and literature.

A-level Overall: BSc (Hons): BBB. Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at grade B and a second science or Mathematics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. MSci (Hons): ABB. Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or Mathematics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent). Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application. Foundation year: A-level CCC (or equivalent) to include one Science A-level. GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade C(4) (or equivalent). International Baccalaureate Overall: BSc (Hons): 32 MSci (Hons): 33 Required subjects (for both BSc and MSci): HL5/SL6 in Biology or Chemistry and a second science or Mathematics. GCSE or equivalent: English and Maths HL4/SL4. Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application. IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element. TOEFL iBT - 88 Overall with Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 19.