Biomedical Science MSc

• Literature Review
• Practical Research Project
• Analysis of Current Science
• Ethics and Public Understanding

Choose from a range of optional modules. These might include:

• Neuroscience Techniques
• Practical Developmental Genetics
• Practical Cell Biology
• Modelling Human Disease
• Developmental Neurobiology
• Cancer Biology
• Stem Cell Biology

Throughout your degree, you’ll be taught through lectures, practical sessions, lab placements, tutorials and seminars. In small group teaching classes you’ll discuss, debate and present on scientific and ethical topics. The biggest part of the course will be your individual research project, working alongside professional scientists.

Our teaching covers ethics, practical scientific skills and an overview of the current literature. You’ll also develop useful career skills such as presentation, communication and time management.

Assessment is by formal examinations, coursework assignments, debates, poster presentations and a dissertation.