MSc PG Dip Biomedical Science

Applicants normally have one of the following:

• An honours degree awarded by a UK institute of higher education (at least 2:2), in a relevant subject, with significant biological, biochemical or biomedical content related to the vocational specialist subject to be studied;
• Qualifications deemed equivalent by the course leader.

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Graduates from this course have gone on to employment in the healthcare sector, teaching and academia, with many going on to take PhDs in the biomedical sciences.

It's important to note that to become a biomedical scientist in the UK you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This is a legal requirement for anyone using the title "Biomedical Scientist".

To become registered with the HCPC you'll need to ensure your degree meets the HCPC standards. This is done by completing an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited degree or a HCPC approved honours degree in biomedical science. Please note, that although the MSc Biomedical Science is accredited by the IBMS it does not fulfil the requirements to gaining registration with the HCPC.

Core Modules:

• Current Issues in Biomedical Science - a multi-disciplinary module looking at topical issues in biomedical science.
• Practical Skills for Biomedical Science - an opportunity to refresh and develop your practical skill set and prepare for your project.
• Research and Diagnostic Methodologies - looking at core scientific methods, for example PCR, and how they are used both in research and diagnostic laboratories.
• Advanced Specialist Subject Studies - the module where you focus on your specialism and apply advanced academic skills to develop your presentation of specialist knowledge
• Research Project - an opportunity to undertake an extended laboratory project in your specialist discipline.

Choose from one of the specialist routes:

• Clinical Biochemistry
• Medical Microbiology
• Applied Immunology
• Medical Genetics
• Cellular Pathology and Oncology
• Haematology