Biomedical Science with Management Studies MSc

The Biomedical Science with Management Studies course allows you to combine biomedical topics with the fundamentals of management theory. It helps you to set your scientific knowledge in a business context.
The course is ideal if you want to work in a management position within the biomedical sciences area.
The MSc research project gives you the chance to study an area of interest in greater depth and gain valuable research skills. You can choose to carry it out in one of our research groups
Highly-experienced staff at the Kingston Business School teach the management studies module. You benefit from their links with management professionals and business expertise.
The taught modules aim to prepare you for the job market. Alongside your academic studies, you gain skills in:
problem solving and organisation;
data collation, review and synopsis;
communication (oral, written and electronic);
time management;
computing;
co-operation and teamwork.
We regularly review our courses to make sure they remain up to date and that you graduate as a marketable industry professional.
We offer flexible timetables and part-time options to help you fit your studies around other commitments. The management studies options are taught at weekends to give extra flexibility.

This course will provide a broad understanding of disease processes and their diagnosis, linked to in-depth studies of haematology or medical microbiology, together with some detailed exploration of management practices. The programme is designed to link academic knowledge with the practical applications of biomedical science and management, and will prepare you for a career in biomedical science management or small business development. Taught by researchers, expert practising biomedical scientists and business managers, there is the opportunity to undertake a project with internationally acclaimed research teams. In addition, some key features of the course include:

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, management and sales.

Good honours degree or equivalent in biomedical science; medical microbiology; 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.