Universities United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Courses MSc Biomedical Sciences

MSc Biomedical Sciences
at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,600
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Qualify for a career in the biomedical sector with this new masters programme designed in conjunction with local industry.

Embark on a course that will give you a competitive advantage
Learn technical and practical skills with a focus on employability
Familiarise yourself with current technologies relevant to the biomedical sciences sector
Focus on current advances in research

This new masters programme aims to produce graduates who can address the skills shortage in the UK life sciences industry. The North West of England is a growth region for life sciences and this programme will create graduates who are up-to-date with advances in new technologies relevant to the sector.

The programme was developed in consultation with representatives from the Biopharma and Biomedical sector. These representatives will be involved in programme delivery, offering industry-focused lectures, discussing career progression and opportunities with students.

The curriculum is research-led and the latest sector advances will be explored in student-focussed seminars. Personalised medicine is a key focus of the course; you will gain an in-depth understanding of genomics, the genetic basis of disease and explore new approaches to diagnosis and novel therapeutics in the treatment and management of diseases.

Course Content
Core modules
- Biomolecular Research Skills and Data Analysis
- Medical Genetics (Semester 1)
- Advanced Biotechniques
- Cell Technology (Semester 2)
- Diagnostics & Therapeutics (Semester 2)
- Current issues in Biomedical Sciences (Semester 2)
- Research Project (conducted during the Summer)
Entry Requirement
You will need:
- a minimum 2.1 BSc Honours degree in Biomedical Science or another related biological sciences degree
or
- alternative nationally recognised higher qualifications with significant, relevant work experience
or
- an international qualification that equates to UK requirements
Additional information
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each component)
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees
- Home (full-time, per year):£9,250
- International (full-time, per year):£16,600
Career Prospect
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

The School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences has an excellent employability record, which is fundamental to our close relationship with industry. The Bioscience and Biopharma sector is a global industry and Biomedical Sciences graduates will be well equipped to contribute to this sector anywhere in the world.

We expect graduates to progress into roles in diagnostics, research & development, quality assurance, production. Some, on the other hand, will further their academic career by progressing to a PhD.

Cost Of Studying At Liverpool John Moores University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Biomedical Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University