Overview

This Biomedical Science course at Coventry University aims to advance your skills and knowledge in laboratory management, together with modern scientific developments, such as genomics and stem cell technology.

Quick Facts:

Our multi-million pound, state-of-the-art Alison Gingell Building features a suite of analytical and biological laboratories where you can gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge industry techniques.
The course aims to prepare you for a wide range of careers spanning government, academic, commercial, industrial and healthcare applications of biomedical sciences.
Examples of possible career routes include working in laboratory quality assurance and management or becoming a researcher or biomedical scientists for the NHS, public health laboratories, commercial diagnostic laboratories, the Blood Transfusion service, university research laboratories and bioscience/life sciences private companies. Within the NHS, a master’s qualification is required for further career progression to apply for Senior Biomedical Scientist positions at Band 7 and above.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Laboratory and Professional Skills for Biomedical Science

Global Professional Development - Entrepreneurship

Genomic and Regenerative Medicine

Research Principles and Preparation

Clinical Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-14 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Any applications received after the deadline will be considered at the university's discretion.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 222 other Masters in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The requirements for admission for PgCert/PgDip and MSc Biomedical Science are:

An Honours degree in a Biomedical Science undergraduate course; with a minimum of a lower second class (2.ii) classification (2.i for the professional experience course)

or

An equivalent appropriate qualification that includes substantial clinical or biomedical content. We would expect to see the study of one or more of the following modules in the final year of an undergraduate degree: clinical biochemistry, microbiology and virology, clinical immunology, haematology

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11200 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Coventry

656 - 1057 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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