MSc in Clinical Biochemistry

at University of Manchester

Course unit list

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Diseases of Major Organs
• Nutrition and Drug Monitoring
• Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry
• Endocrinology
• Analytical Methods
• Research Skills Masterclass
• Clinical Biochemistry Dissertation
• Paediatric Biochemistry
• Research Methods (Non-Credit)

Academic entry qualification overview
 

We require an honours degree (Upper Second minimum) or overseas equivalent in:

• biochemistry

• biomedical sciences

• physiology 

• pharmacology 

• pharmacy 

• medicine 

• other biological subjects that contain elements of biochemistry and/or physiology.
   

We accept chemistry graduates, but you need to have studied significant elements of biochemistry and/or physiology during your undergraduate degree.
 

Flexibility on entry requirements will be considered for candidates with proven appropriate professional experience. Under these circumstances, candidates will be considered on an individual basis and may be required to enrol initially on the PGCert track.
 

This course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from the University of Manchester and other UK universities, upon completion of their third year. For St Andrews students studying at Manchester, this includes the three-year course plus the following one or two years spent in Manchester. Intercalating medical students need to have passed all assessments at first attempt (if they are third year) or have no fails in third year if they are fourth year.
 

English language
 

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:
 

• IELTS : at least 6.5 overall with no sub-test less than 5.5.
• TOEFL iBT: at least 90 overall with no sub-test less than 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.
• Pearson Test of English: at least 70 overall with no sub-test less than 59.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2022, the tuition fees are as follows:
 

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £12,000
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £26,000

Our course attracts a wide range of students from a bioscience and medical background from home and abroad.
 

Many students study this course as a springboard for further academic research (for example a PhD) or as a stepping stone before applying for the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP).
 

The course may also help individuals with their own career progression if they are already working within a clinical laboratory. The course also attracts intercalating medical students and professionals who may wish to specialise in clinical biochemistry/chemical pathology.