Overview

This Biomedical Science MSc programme from University of Plymouth provides students with a broad knowledge and practical skill set that supports those interested in pursuing a career in research.

Undertaking one of these specialist pathways combined with core teaching covering genetics and proteomics.

Key Features:

Choose to specialise in either Cancer Biology, Clinical Neuroscience* or Infection and Immunity.

Dedicated core content covering genomics, proteomics and transcriptomics.

50+ hours of practical-based learning on each pathway (laboratory and computational-based).

15-week, independent wet- or dry-laboratory research projects available, supported by a dedicated supervisor.

Significant financial investment in laboratory infrastructure including our recently built Derriford Research Facility.

Programme professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

An international reputation in translational research; ranked 1st in the UK for Research Output in Clinical Medicine for REF 2014.

100% overall student satisfaction in the 2019-20 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (University of Plymouth).

Ranked 41st best UK University in the Guardian best UK universities 2022 rankings.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Biology: Genomics, Transcriptomics and Proteomics

Infection and Immunity

Cancer Biology and Therapeutics

Contemporary Applications in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics

Project Design and Development

Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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More details

Most of our taught programmes begin in September. Applications can usually be made throughout the year, and are considered until programmes are full.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 1078 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have either:

A good honours degree (at least 2:2), or equivalent UK university or institute of higher education qualification in a relevant subject with a significant biomedical, biological or biochemical content related to the specialist subject(s) to be studied.
If you have overseas qualifications you can check how they compare with the UK equivalent through UK NARIC, who provide an advisory service.

Or:

Other qualifications and experience that the programme manager deems equivalent in subject content and level of attainment to any of the above.

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Tuition Fee

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National

5500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5500 GBP per year during 24 months.

Tuition for international students is N/A.

Living costs for Plymouth

731 - 1387 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Plymouth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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