Biomedical Studies (Distance Learning) - MSc

Master

Distance

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Our Biomedical Studies (Distance Learning) MSc is delivered online via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Weblearn so you can sign up for one module at a time, allowing you to stay flexible and maintain your work commitments.

Members of the academic staff are often ex-practitioners of biomedical science, and you’ll find many of our researchers and staff members are conducting cutting-edge research. The team is also involved in an active biomedical science research group covering areas such as immunology, haematology, microbiology and biochemistry.

Like many of our applicants, you may already be working in a biomedical science environment, either as part of a health service or the broader industry. While people take the course for various reasons, it is especially well-suited for those seeking career advancement and CPD.

You can use the modules taken to complete IBMS top-up education towards your competency portfolio or as CPD. If you complete the MSc core modules and 80 credits from option modules, then you'll be entitled to the MSc qualification.

The distance learning modules in this course can be used to convert from less relevant BSc routes by undertaking studies in appropriate subject areas such as biochemistry, immunology and microbiology. See the Accelerated study section for more information.

About this course

This Biomedical Studies (Distance Learning) MSc is a flexible online course designed to help you undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD), top-up your qualifications or progress to a postgraduate qualification in biomedical science. This course is ideal if you are already working in a biomedical science environment.

a first or second class honours first degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or life sciences subjects (that included appropriate biomedical content), although other subjects may be considered

All modules on this course are accredited by the IBMS.

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Subjects

  • Immunology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Biomedical
  • Staff
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Advanced Immunology
  • Bioethics
  • Research and Grant Proposal
  • Haemoglobinopathies

Course programme

Year 1 modules include:
  • Advanced Immunology (core, 20 credits)
  • Bioethics, Research and Grant Proposal (core, 20 credits)
  • Research Project (Biomedical Science) (core, 60 credits)
  • Haemoglobinopathies (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease (option, 20 credits)
  • Introduction to Cell Biology (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Cellular Pathology (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Clinical Genetics (option, 20 credits)
  • Introduction to General Microbiology (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Haematology (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Immunology (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Medical Microbiology (option, 20 credits)
  • Introduction to Molecular Biology and Genetics (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Toxicology (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Transfusion and Transplantation Science (option, 10 credits)
Assessment
  • You'll be assessed through quizzes, personal learning logs and assessments which can include essays, posters, leaflets and online presentations.

Additional information

The fees are £670 per 10-credit module and £910 per 20-credit module, with the exception of: the Research Project module, costing £2,510 plus a work bench fee charge if conducted in our laboratories (or £2,020 for IBMS members), but this requires the Bioethics Research and Grant Proposal module to have been passed first

Biomedical Studies (Distance Learning) - MSc

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