Biomedical Science (Graduate Diploma) Pre MSc, GradDip
Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK
Course overview
Whether you are changing careers, pursuing an interest in biomedical research, or strengthening your subject knowledge and language skills, our Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science prepares you for postgraduate study. Through a year of tailored, pre-master’s study and with access to state-of-the-art facilities, you will gain the skills needed to succeed at MSc level. On achieving an overall mean of at least 50%, you can progress directly on to our IBMS-accredited MSc Biomedical Science (Blood Science,Medical Microbiology, orOnlineprogramme).
Key highlights
- Tailored pre-master's year preparing you for MSc-level study
- Suits career changers and those pursuing biomedical research interests
- Strengthens subject knowledge and language skills
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- Progress directly to an IBMS-accredited MSc with a 50% mean
- MSc pathways in Blood Science, Medical Microbiology or online
Entry requirements
- Other English test — Entry requirements The following section details our typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If you don't see your qualifications listed, please contact us to find out if we can accept your qualifications. Typical offer Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English language requirements you may need. Typical offer: Successful completion of a degree in a bioscience, medical or pharmacology related
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Humanities Master's Scholarship
We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.
Keele Alumni Discount
The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).
Keele Staff Discount
If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.
Up to 30% of feesKUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.
Postgraduate Global Scholarship
1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.
The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)
This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical scientist
- Research assistant
- Laboratory technician
- Clinical research associate
- Microbiologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £7,800 | International: £12,100
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 Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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