Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research MSc
University of Warwick
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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 OverviewThe 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 ...Read more

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

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WUSCA ranking:
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64/101
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10th
What students say
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Millie
06 Feb 25

I love the university! The campus, the course and everything has been great but student support could be better. I fractured my ankle and contacted the wellbeing and disability..Read more

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Dilany
21 Nov 24

Great university, friendly..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Minimum requirements First degree (2:1) or equivalent qualification in Physical Sciences or Life Sciences and A level in Mathematics

Tuition fees

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£11,600 per year

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£33,340 per year

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£33,340 per year

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Millie
06 Feb 25
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
I love the university! The campus, the course and everything has been great but student support could be better. I fractured my ankle and contacted the wellbeing and disability...
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Dilany
21 Nov 24
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Great university, friendly...
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