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MSc PGDip Biomedical Science (Clinical Microbiology)

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSC/PGDip: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

Biomedical Science is the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to the support of the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions that affect people’s quality of life and it is a well-recognised, evidence inform and valued profession that encompasses a holistic and life-span approach to the provision of diagnostic, assessment and intervention.

This course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of Clinical Microbiology within the context of the diagnostic and investigative discipline of Biomedical Science using a blended and integrated learning approach that utilises a mix of on-campus teaching and online learning approaches. This innovative approach would further support the development of your learning experience alongside the delivery of key practical laboratory skills and your professional practice development.

WHY STUDY BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY) AT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY?

  • Top 5 for overall research quality (REF2021)
  • Postgraduate students have access to facilities in the £100 million Institute of Life Science (ILS) building
  • ILS has clinical research of social importance as a focus, through links with NHS and industrial partners
  • Teaching delivered in partnership with NHS Biomedical Scientists.
  • High-quality support for MSc student research projects

Entry Requirements

The following are the entry requirements required to be offered a place on the courses:

A minimum of a 2:2 BSc (Hons) degree in a related subject, such as:

  • Medical Science / Health Science
  • Chemistry / Biochemistry
  • Genetics / Medical Genetics
  • Human Biology / Physiology
  • Clinical Science

Fast track applications are available for Swansea University Undergraduates.

Applications as part of widening access to Higher Education will be considered on a case-by-case basis and applicants will be expected to outline their prior experiential learning over a minimum of 3 years within their application’s personal statement.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.

Student Destinations

This course will equip graduates with the attributes and abilities to undertake continued study, highly skilled employment, or gain access to the professions. This will include healthcare, biomedical science and life sciences in Wales and beyond.

By instilling both biomedical scientific skills and transferable professional practice attributes, the course will provide strong foundations that could improve employment prospects and prepare you for life-long learning via continued professional development.

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