MSc Biomedical Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
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With our MSc Biomedical Science course, you’ll gain the technical skills and in-depth understanding to build defences against disease, harnessing new therapy, wonder drugs and technology.It’s a masters course that offers a broad base of understanding and the opportunity to investigate specialist areas of biomedical science. As well as units offering advanced analytical techniques and an in-depth understanding of different aspects of disease, you will explore areas that match your personal ...Read more

With our MSc Biomedical Science course, you’ll gain the technical skills and in-depth understanding to build defences against disease, harnessing new therapy, wonder drugs and technology.

It’s a masters course that offers a broad base of understanding and the opportunity to investigate specialist areas of biomedical science. As well as units offering advanced analytical techniques and an in-depth understanding of different aspects of disease, you will explore areas that match your personal interests and career ambitions.?

You’ll complete an independent research project, building professional-level research skills. This is your opportunity to explore the issues that fascinate you most by making the most of our extensive links with hospitals across Greater Manchester to conduct research in a real-world context.?

Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) which means our teaching is of a high standard and provides wide-ranging, research-informed education to ensure you develop the practical skills and experience that employers value. Please note, that although this MSc is accredited by the IBMS it does not fulfil the requirements for gaining registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and does not provide the opportunity to complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio.

Features and Benefits

  • Excellent standards – Recognised for our expertise, the course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.
  • Recognised expertise –? Our department represents one of the highest concentrations of health research excellence in the UK, with pioneering research in lifelong health and ageing, microbiology, vascular biology and musculoskeletal science and sports medicine which has led to important advances in diagnosis and care.
  • Professional links –?We have strong links with the Institute of Biomedical Science, the Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS trusts and hospitals in Manchester and the North West. This ensures our biomedical science curriculum is up-to-date and industry relevant.
  • Practical connections –?We work in partnership with hospitals across the region, offering you the chance to organise research projects in clinically relevant areas.
  • Athena SWAN award – Manchester Met’s commitment to promoting and advancing gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects has been recognised with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
  • Investing in your future – We’re transforming our science and engineering campus. Opening in 2024, the Dalton building provides a professional study environment with world-class facilities, including a brand new 200-capacity Superlab, so you’re well prepared to experience life within a professional industry setting when you graduate.
  • Cutting-edge facilities –?You’ll learn in our modern laboratories for blood biochemistry, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, tissue culture and histology. These facilities are home to an impressive array of state-of-the-art, specialist equipment so you can gain current laboratory skills in your chosen project area.
  • Learn alongside leading researchers – We’re ranked 15th in the UK for the power of our health and biomedical research (REF, 2021).

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19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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45th
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56th
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Entry requirements

You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent, in biological or biomedical science. We might also consider your application if you a have an equivalent professional qualification or substantial relevant professional experience, or if you have an HNC medical laboratory science plus at least 10 years’ experience. If you’re a fellow of The Institute of Biomedical Science, you’ll be eligible for exemption from some of the units on the course.

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£11,000 per year

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£20,500 per year

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£20,500 per year

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