Course Description
Biomedical science focuses on the understanding of human health and disease, developing diagnostics and treatments that inevitably save and improve lives. Our research-informed MSc Biomedical Science programme aligns to our research strengths within our newly formed Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research and offers the opportunity for students to focus their MSc Biomedical Science programme in of our three specialist areas: Cancer Biology, Clinical Neuroscience, Infection & Immunity.
Key features
- Choose to specialise in either Cancer Biology, Clinical Neuroscience* or Infection and Immunity.
- Dedicated core content covering genomics, proteomics and transcriptomics.
- 50+ hours of practical-based learning on each pathway (laboratory and computational-based).
- 15-week, independent wet- or dry-laboratory research projects available, supported by a dedicated supervisor.
- Significant financial investment in laboratory infrastructure including our recently built Derriford Research Facility.
- Programme professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- An international reputation in translational research; ranked 1st in the UK for Research Output in Clinical Medicine for REF 2014.
- 100% overall student satisfaction in the 2019-20 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (University of Plymouth).
- Ranked 41st best UK University in the Guardian best UK universities 2022 rankings.
*Clinical Neuroscience pathway has been approved by the University for a September 2021 start and is undergoing IBMS accreditation.
Entry Requirements
You should have either:
- Applicants require a minimum of an upper second-class UK honours degree in biomedical sciences, life sciences or related subject with a genetics component, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Intercalating or graduate medical/dental/veterinarian applicants or those with substantial relevant work-based experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. University of Plymouth alumni who do not meet this requirement can contact the programme lead in the first instance. Please list the pathway you are applying for in your application. A short interview may be undertaken as part of the applications process. If you have overseas qualifications you can check how they compare with the UK equivalent through UK ECCTIS, who provide an advisory service.
Or:
- Other qualifications and experience that the programme manager deems equivalent in subject content and level of attainment to any of the above.
If your first language is not English, you will be required to provide evidence of competence in English language:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or above with no less than 6.0 in each category (speaking, listening, reading, & writing) will be required.
- Please visit our entry requirements for international students page for more information.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
Fees
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Programme Funding
From scholarships and loans, to grants from charitable trusts, you can fund your postgraduate study at Plymouth in a number of ways.
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Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time
Wed 12 Mar 2025