Biomedicine - MSc

at University of Kent

The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.  Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.

You take all compulsory modules and then chose 75 credits from the optional modules listed. At least 45 credits should be selected from the Spring term and at least 30 credits should be taken at Level 7.

Compulsory modules currently include
 

• BIOS8600 - Research, Ethics and Impact (15 credits)
• BIOS8590 - Practical Molecular Biology and Genome Editing (15 credits)
• BIOS8690 - Research Skills in Biomedicine (15 credits)

Optional modules may include
 

• BIOS6270 - Haematology and Blood Transfusion (15 credits)
• BIOS6380 - Bioinformatics and Genomics (15 credits)
• BIOS6430 - Neuroscience (15 credits)
• BIOS6440 - Biology of Ageing (15 credits)
• BIOS6420 - Cancer Biology (15 credits)
• BIOS6060 - Pathogens and Pathogenicity (15 credits)
• BIOS6200 - Frontiers in Virology (15 credits)
• BIOS8370 - The Molecular and Cellular Basis of Cancer (15 credits)
• BIOS8380 - Genomic Stability and Cancer (15 credits)
• BIOS8400 - Cancer Therapeutics: From the Laboratory to the Clinic (15 credits)
• BIOS8410 - The Science of Reproductive Medicine (30 credits)
• BIOS8420 - The IVF World (15 credits)
• BIOS8510 - Advanced Molecular Processing for Biotechnologists and Bioengineers (30 credits)
• BIOS8520 - Advanced Analytical and Emerging Technologies for Biotechnology and BioEngineering (30 credits)
• BIOS8660 - Biology of Global Pathogens (15 credits)
• BIOS8670 - Outbreaks, Epidemics and Pandemics (15 credits)
• BIOS8680 - Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance (15 credits)
• BIOS8620 - Pathogen Diagnosis, Therapeutics and Vaccines (15 credits)
• BIOS6003 - Science Communication and Public Engagement (15 credits)
• BIOS8570 - Cancer Research in Focus (15 credits)
• BIOS8700 - Molecular Cytogenetics and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (15 credits)

Compulsory modules currently include
 

• BIOS8450 - MSc Project (60 credits)

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a Biosciences related discipline.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

Fees
 

• Home full-time-£9300
• EU full-time-£15900
• International full-time-£21200

For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.

A postgraduate degree in the School of Biosciences is designed to equip our graduates with transferable skills that are highly valued in the workplace. Our research-led ethos ensures that students explore the frontiers of scientific knowledge, and the intensive practical components provide rigorous training in cutting-edge technical skills.

Destinations for our graduates include the leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies within the UK and leading research institutes both at home and abroad.