Overview
We list Biomedical Science MSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Biomedical Science is closely regulated, so entry terms and English levels sit higher than most subjects. We currently work with 17 universities on this course across 14 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £19.000 to £41.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
To work as a biomedical scientist in an NHS laboratory the course must be IBMS accredited and you must complete a registration portfolio, so check both before applying. Without that route the degree still leads into research, industry and diagnostics.
Roles graduates go into
- Biomedical scientist, once registered
- Laboratory or research scientist
- Clinical trials associate
- Quality and validation scientist
- Medical laboratory assistant
- Technical specialist for diagnostics suppliers
Where they work
- NHS pathology laboratories
- Private diagnostics providers
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Research institutes and universities
- Public health laboratories
After the course
HCPC registration through an IBMS accredited degree and a completed registration training portfolio.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£19,000 - £41,000