
Biomedical Sciences (MSci)
University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton
Course overview
This flexible integrated master's in biomedical sciences (MSci) focuses on the exploration and understanding of human disease at all levels. It combines biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, cell biology, genetics and pharmacology. As you progress you can tailor your studies to focus on the areas that most interest you.
Biomedical science provides advances in vital areas, including: investigating potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease finding the causes of cystic fibrosis improving our understanding and treatment of cancer On our biomedical sciences master's degree, you'll benefit from our research-rich environment. We're home to the UK's first Cancer Immunology Research Centre and we're a lead university of the National Biofilms Innovation Centre. As part of this course you can: develop the vital skills required for advanced biomedical research build advanced knowledge in specific areas of biomedical sciences work alongside our research staff on 2 independent research project
Key highlights
- Explores human disease through biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, genetics and pharmacology
- Tailor your studies to the biomedical areas that interest you most
- Home to the UK's first Cancer Immunology Research Centre
- Lead university of the National Biofilms Innovation Centre
- Two independent research projects working alongside research staff
- Develops skills required for advanced biomedical research
Entry requirements
- A-level: AAB — to include including Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject
- A-level: ABB — to include including Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject, and grade A; with EPQ
- A-level: AA — combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Engineering Global Talent Scholarship
Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.
Up to £2,000Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship
Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.
Up to £10,000Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship
If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship
There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.
Up to £5,000Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship
The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical research scientist
- Research assistant
- Clinical trials coordinator
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Laboratory scientist
- PhD researcher in biomedical sciences
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £32,000 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 University of Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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