MSc Biomedical Science ( with placement)
Nottingham Trent University
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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This accredited Biomedical Science postgraduate degree will provide you with a biological understanding of human disease processes, the treatment principles of such diseases, and the underlying biological disciplines that enable their study and explanation.You will benefit from our extensive links with BioCity Nottingham, the citys groundbreaking healthcare and biosciences centre. One of the largest innovation and incubation centres of its kind in Europe. Not only will you be able to ...Read more

This accredited Biomedical Science postgraduate degree will provide you with a biological understanding of human disease processes, the treatment principles of such diseases, and the underlying biological disciplines that enable their study and explanation.

You will benefit from our extensive links with BioCity Nottingham, the city's groundbreaking healthcare and biosciences centre. One of the largest innovation and incubation centres of its kind in Europe. Not only will you be able to demonstrate your understanding of the biological basis of disease, its investigation and treatment, you will also demonstrate expertise in highly specialised and advanced research.

How you’re taught

Teaching methods

  • lectures and guided reading
  • supported by the University’s virtual learning portal and other electronic facilities
  • seminars
  • given extensive guidance and practice in written and oral presentation skills
  • delivery of the programme by using professional practitioners in the teaching team

Assessment

  • written assignments
  • computer-aided learning packages
  • dissertation
  • oral presentation
  • laboratory reports
  • formal examinations.

Careers and employability

Successful completion of this course positions students for high-level employment in the biosciences sector, or further research at PhD level and beyond.

The Sandwich-route course offers you the opportunity to take a one-year placement or several smaller placements. If you start this course in September / October then you will complete your placement following your taught modules and research project. If you start in January you will complete one term of taught modules and your project then go on placement before returning to NTU for your final term of modules.

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WUSCA ranking:
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16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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51st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
What students say
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Miha
27 Jan 25

One of the standout features of NTU is the access to outstanding lecturers with lots of experience in the field, which allows students to get up-to-date knowledge and develop..Read more

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Sena
27 Jan 25

I think Nottingham Trent University is am constantly growing and developing to shape the new students future careers in an inspirational way. I am very content with my choice to..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

Students need to have a UK honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as biology, biomedical science, pharmacology or microbiology. Students with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,700 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£9,700 + £1,850

£19,850 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Full-time with placement year: £19,100 + £1,850 for Jan-2024 entry; £19,850 for Sep-2024 and Jan-2025 entry.

£19,850 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£19,850 + £1,850

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Latest reviews

Latest Biomedical Sciences reviews

Biomedical Sciences
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M
Miha
27 Jan 25
Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
One of the standout features of NTU is the access to outstanding lecturers with lots of experience in the field, which allows students to get up-to-date knowledge and develop...
Read more
S
Sena
27 Jan 25
Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
I think Nottingham Trent University is am constantly growing and developing to shape the new students future careers in an inspirational way. I am very content with my choice to...
Read more
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Nottingham Trent University
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