Biomedical Science
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
With our MSc Biomedical Science course, you’ll gain the technical skills and in-depth understanding to build defences against disease, harnessing new therapy, wonder drugs and technology. It’s a masters course that offers a broad base of understanding and the opportunity to investigate specialist areas of biomedical science. As well as modules offering advanced analytical techniques and an in-depth understanding of different aspects of disease, you'll explore areas that match your personal interests and career ambitions.
You’ll complete an independent research project, building professional-le
Key highlights
- High-spec cell and molecular laboratory for hands-on technique training
- Access to industry-standard equipment from your first week
- Optional placement year available as a four-year route
- Foundation year route available for those needing extra preparation
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — 112-120 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BBC or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in Biology or Human Biology (with a Pass in the Practical Assessment) BTEC/CTEC: Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma o…
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — 120 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BBB or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in Biology or Human Biology (with a Pass in the Practical Assessment) BTEC/CTEC: Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OC…
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- A-level: BBC — or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in Biology or Human Biology (w
- A-level: BBB — or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in Biology or Human Biology (w
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall in Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 122
- UCAS tariff points: 122 — Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 122 UCAS Tariff points T level - Overall grade Merit in Science, Health or Healthcare Science.
- T-level: Merit — to include in Science, Healt
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — …Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 112 UCAS Tariff points IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 28 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects,…
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, English, Mathematics
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
The scholarship award will cover the programme tuition fees of £22,000 and includes a bursary of £11,250.
Up to £22,000Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship
£5,000 in the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Postgraduate International Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for most eligible postgraduate taught courses. £3,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for the selected programmes.
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical Scientist
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Research Technician
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Clinical Research Associate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,000 per year | International: £22,000 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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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