Lancaster University

Biomedicine : MSc

Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK

Course overview

Lancaster's MSc in Biomedicine gives you an intensive 12-month full-time or two-year part-time route into research-led study of human disease, with an independent research project, a choice of cutting-edge topics (such as cancer, immunotherapy and neurological disorders), and a foundation for careers across the NHS, biotech, pharma, government and charity sectors or for doctoral study.

Key highlights

  • Research-led study of human disease
  • Independent research project as part of the programme
  • Choice of topics including cancer, immunotherapy and neurological disorders
  • Prepares graduates for doctoral study

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include appropriate Biosciences
  • Degree: 2:2 — Applicants with a 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) may also be considered, provided they can demonstrate a strong research background from previous education and/or relevant professional experience.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

    10% fee discount

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • EMBA Women in Business Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Executive Dean's Awards

    Up to 40% fee reduction

  • Health and Medicine International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Health and Medicine Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    25% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.

  • Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • LUMS EMBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • LUMS MBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Management School International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 20% fee reduction for students.

  • Management School Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    International fee-payers: up to 20% of your programme fee. Home fee payers: up to 30% of your programme fee.

  • MBA Women in Business Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Science and Technology International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 30% fee reduction for students.

  • Science and Technology Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to £9,000 to both home and international fee-paying students.

Careers this course leads to

  • Biomedical Research Scientist
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Pharmaceutical Research Scientist
  • Biotechnology Scientist
  • NHS Clinical Scientist
  • PhD Researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £14,600 per year | International: £30,900 per year

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 Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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