MBio Biomedical Science
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MBio Biomedical Science at the University of Lincoln is a four-year integrated Master’s degree focusing on human life processes. It equips students with the knowledge required to understand and research health, disease, treatment, and prevention. This course is officially approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and combines lectures, group discussions, and extensive laboratory-based practical work.
The programme includes a research-intensive final year, providing excellent preparation for a career in research. Learning emphasizes hands-on practical skills, data analysis, and critical thinking, often using the same equipment and techniques employed in the NHS. Graduates are prepared to become registered biomedical scientists after completing clinical experience and professional registration.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- Taught by hospital specialists, research scientists and pharmaceutical experts
- Staff specialisms include diabetes, inflammation, cancer and cardiovascular disease
- Multi-disciplinary teaching through lectures, seminars and laboratory work
- Builds data analysis, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Supports the route to HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — UK: 112 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, to include 40 points from Biology or Chemistry. For example: A Level: BBC to BBB to include a Grade B in Biology or Chemistry BTEC Extended Diploma - Applied Science accepted…
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — overall to include
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- A-level: BBC-BBB — to include to include a Grade B in Biology or Chemistry
- International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…
Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesInternational Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical scientist
- Clinical research scientist
- Pharmaceutical research scientist
- Laboratory scientist
- Clinical trials associate
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MBio Biomedical Science from the University of Lincoln are prepared for advanced roles in research and health sectors, including:
- Research Scientist (Academic or Industrial)
- Qualified Biomedical Scientist (after clinical experience and registration)
- Pharmaceutical Industry roles
- Public Health roles
- Careers in Medicine (further study required)
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students pursuing the MBio Biomedical Science at the University of Lincoln is £18,300.
Admission
As an integrated undergraduate Master’s course, admission is managed through UCAS. Prospective students are encouraged to contact AHZ's trained counsellors for guidance with the application process.
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