Overview

Advanced Biomedical Science degree offered at the University of the West of Scotland aims to give you a balance of theory, practical skills and application of a range of techniques relevant to the biomedical sciences such as medical genetics, immunobiology, and disease pathology.

The MSc is a good qualification for careers in bioscience research, or for those wishing to progress to further study (PhD). However, it is primarily aimed at those wishing to work or already working as biomedical scientists in the NHS, where an accredited MSc is integral to career progression.

Placement Opportunities

Work-based learning modules are available if you are a part-time student completing the IBMS specialist portfolio as an alternative to the discipline-specific modules.

Career Prospects

Graduates can enter a wide range of vocations including:

NHS Biomedical Scientist

Research Scientist in academia or industry

Science Writer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetic Analysis in Biomedical Science

Clinical Immunology

Disease: Detection
Monitoring and Therapy

Research Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00

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International- The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Genetics View 85 other Masters in Genetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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78

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have gained a second class BSc in Biomedical Science, Bioscience or a related science degree.
You may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

No fee information has been provided for this course

Living costs

Hamilton

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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