Biomedical Science (Haematology/Medical Microbiology) MSc

The Biomedical Science course is designed for graduates who want to acquire an in-depth understanding of disease processes.
It is ideal for both professional biomedical and research careers.
You can tailor the course to your own interests by choosing from two different pathways, one focusing on haematology and the other on medical microbiology.
The research project gives you the chance to further specialise. You study an area of interest, either in industry or research, in greater depth and gain valuable research skills. Our students often find this an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion.
The taught modules aim to prepare you for future careers. Alongside your academic studies, you gain experience in a range of skills, including problem solving, communication, time management, and co-operation and teamwork.
Lectures from practicing biomedical scientists and visits to specialist labs further enhance your understanding of the working environment.
We offer flexible timetables and part-time options to help you fit your studies around other commitments.
The course is also offered as a two-year programme with an integrated work placement that takes place between the taught component of the course and the research project.

Skills to enhance employability are embedded within the curriculum to maximise job opportunities in a wide variety of biomedical science careers, including hospital and commercial laboratories, research, teaching and sales.

Good honours degree or equivalent in; biomedical science; medical microbiology; medic medical genetics; molecular biology; haematology; or immunology. Other biology and medical science degrees will be considered on an individual basis. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of mammalian biology and immunology. Prior study of microbiology and haematology is preferred.
Applicants with professional experience may be eligible. Please contact the admissions tutor for details.

This course, accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, provides an in-depth understanding of disease processes and diagnostic techniques. It links academic knowledge to the practical applications of biomedical science, particularly in relation to modern diagnostic methods. You can choose to study one of two pathways - haematology or medical microbiology. Taught by researchers and expert practitioners, the course content is kept up to date through extensive links with leading healthcare and research laboratories such as GlaxoSmithKline, the Institute of Cancer Research and local hospitals. In addition, some key features of the course include: