Biomedical Science
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• You can choose one of three specialist options in the field of clinical immunology, advanced cellular pathology or clinical haematology and transfusion science. This offers you a chance to further pursue your interests in healthcare science • The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, which ensures a high standard of teaching is met • You will bridge the gap between an undergraduate degree and PhD or receive a stand-alone research qualification • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship • Infectivity and pathophysiology of Covid-19 and other viral pandemics • MSc Biomedical Science MSc Biomedical Science
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Fast-tracks your route to HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist
- Hands-on laboratory experience from year one
- Taught by active researchers through research-informed teaching
- Biomarker research using metabolomics and lipidomics at an OMICS Facility
- Develops interpersonal skills and general employability alongside lab expertise
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include biomedical science or related discipline; or above
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB (At least a grade C or above in a Science-based subject including Biology, Human Biology or Applied Science) T Level:…
- GCSE: C — to include English
- A-level: BBB — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB (At least a grade C or above in a Science-based subject including Biology, Human Biology or Applied Science) T Level: Merit in Science…
- T-level: Merit — to include in Science
- BTEC: DDM — …including Biology, Human Biology or Applied Science) T Level: Merit in Science BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English, Science
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical scientist
- Clinical laboratory scientist
- Public health laboratory scientist
- Research scientist
- Laboratory technician
- Industrial scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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