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Qualification
Master of Science - MSci
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Location
Stag Hill
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Study mode
Sandwich / Placement
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Start date
SEP-24
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Duration
5 Years
Course summary
**Why choose this course**-Alongside building your understanding of key aspects of biomedical science and disease pathology, you can select modules tailored to your interests, including advanced technologies in gene expression, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology-Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory to use equipment used by the NHS and research labs across the world-Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements and work with one of our partners who offer roles exclusively to students aspiring to become biomedical scientists-Complete an integrated masters, which incorporates an additional research-focused year of study, to prepare you for a technical research career in industry or academia-We are ranked top 10 in the UK for medical technology and bioengineering by the Complete University Guide 2023-Join the 97% of our biosciences and medicine graduates who go on to employment or further study*-Accreditation of your degree by the Institute of Biomedical Science allows you to apply for graduate roles where you can complete the Certificate of Competence for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).*Graduate Outcomes survey 2022, HESA**What you will study**In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to biomedical science, including bacteriology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, human physiology, microbiology and physiology, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.During your second year, you’ll explore analytical biochemistry, pathology and virology. You’ll also have the option to study pharmacology, to gain an understanding of the effect drugs have on the various systems in our bodies, or microbial communities, learning about antimicrobial resistance and biofilms.In your third year, you’ll select two modules, exploring topics such as advanced pharmacology, circadian rhythms, immunology, microbial sciences and toxicology. You’ll study these alongside compulsory modules investigating cancer pathogenesis and treatment, the epidemiology of infectious diseases, our immune system and immunohaematological diseases, and pathogen interactions. You’ll also get the opportunity to work alongside a supervisor to conduct your own scientific research project, performing experiments, and critically evaluating data and literature.
Application deadline
31 January
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Overall:ABBWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required subjects:Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
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