MSc Biomedical Science

at University of Plymouth

Core modules

• BIOM5001 Molecular Biology: Genomics, Transcriptomics and Proteomics
• BIOM5005 Project Design and Development
• BIOM5006 Research Project
   

Students also select one dedicated pathway from the following three options:

1) Cancer Biology pathway

• BHCS5009 Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
• BHCS5010 Contemporary Applications in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics

2) Clinical Neuroscience pathway*

• BHCS5011 Basis & Clinical Neuroscience
• BHCS5012 Contemporary Applications in Neurobiology

3) Infection and Immunity pathway

• BHCS5008 Infection and Immunity
• BIOM5003 Contemporary Science of Infection and Immunity
   

Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.

• Applicants should have a good honours degree awarded by a UK institute of higher education in a biomedical or biological-related subject, or the international equivalent. Those with a lower second-class honours degree, an alternative subject qualification, or relevant work-based experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. A short interview may also be undertaken as part of the applications process.

• This programme accepts applications from medical, dental and veterinary students who wish to intercalate their studies.

• For overseas applicants, you can check how your qualification compares with the UK equivalent through UK ECCTIS, who provide an advisory service.
   

If your first language is not English, you will be required to provide evidence of competence in English language:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or above with no less than 6.0 in each category (speaking, listening, reading, & writing) will be required.

International - £15,700