MSc Biomedical Sciences

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses Include:

• Higher Skills In Biomedical Sciences
• Msc Biomedical Sciences Project
• Presentation Skills In The Biomedical Sciences
• The Molecular Genetics Of Disease
   

Optional Courses May Include:

• Animal Models Of Disease
• Bio-Imaging For Research Scientists
• Current Trends And Challenges In Biomedical Research And Health
• Detecting Biomarkers For Precision Medicine Applications
• Diagnostic Technologies And Devices
• Emerging Viruses
• Endocrinology In Health & Disease
• Immunotherapy And Precision Oncology
• Introduction To Matlab Programming (Pgt)
• Introduction To Next Generation Sequencing Bioinformatics
• Neuroinflammation In Health And Disease
• Neuroscience: Animal Models Of Disease And Function
• Omic Analyses For The Biomedical Sciences: From Genomics To Metabolomic
• Plant Biotechnology
• Snp Assay Design And Validation
• Statistics & Research Design (Pgt)
• Technology Transfer And Commercialisation Of Bioscience Research
• Viruses And Cancer
   

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience, particularly lab-based work and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may also be considered.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25980

Equipped with knowledge, understanding and practical skills, progress your career as a Biomedical Scientist or as a basis to pursue a PhD within the life sciences or medical sciences.
 

Previous students have gained employment within:

• Contract Research Organisations, Clinical Sciences, Medical Writing, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnical Industries, PhD positions, Research Development Management