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PgDip Biomedical Science
University of Plymouth

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(4.2)

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Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip

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Location

Plymouth Campus

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2026

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Duration

1 Year

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We give you a suite of award pathways that allow you to explore different research areas and develop your specialisms.Tap into the expertise of academic lecturers and tutors actively researching and developing new techniques in modern biomedical science. Our programme has a strong international reputation in translational research, with significant financial investment in laboratory infrastructure.Hone your skills and critical thinking, and grow your clinical experience. Work with high specification, regularly updated facilities serving post-genomics and proteomics, cell biology and imaging.Enrich your learning with teaching, expertise and insight from our NHS partners, plus members of the University of Plymouth.Deepen your understanding with modules that explore modern practice, emerging techniques and the impact of new technologies on research methods.Benefit from a programme that’s reinforced by the research, facilities and expertise of the Centre for Biomedical Research and the Systems Biology Centre. Attend research events and work with leading scientists in a wide range of fields, including immunology, haematology and genomics.Gain the skills needed to study at masters level with specialist modules on research techniques and project development.Part of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited suite of MSc Biomedical Science awards.Choose to study full-time – this is particularly suitable if you are undertaking an intercalated degree from medicine or dentistry. Taught modules will be delivered in the autumn and spring terms, and your MSc will be completed over the course of one year.

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WUSCA Student ranking
87th/91
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Complete University Guide ranking
67th
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Complete University Guide Biomedical Sciences ranking
36th
What students say
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Tuition fees
Student living
£7,775 per year
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Latest Biomedical Sciences reviews
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Aldreiy Pablo
University of Plymouth
BA
Benedita Augustt
University of Plymouth
DS
Daisy Shelley
University of Plymouth
J
Jake
University of Plymouth
MA
Mariah Alokwem
University of Plymouth
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Matilda Johnson
University of Plymouth

Uni info

The University of Plymouth's campus is centrally located within Britain's Ocean City, perched on the south western coast...

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CUG ranking 67th
University of Plymouth
Drake CircusPlymouthDevonPL4 8AAUnited Kingdom
Nearest train station:Plymouth 0.2 miles away
Nearest tube station:Heathrow Terminals 1 2 3 110.5 miles away