Overview

Throughout your studies of the Biomedical Science course from Cardiff Metropolitan University, your personal and professional understanding of Biomedical Science will be enhanced through an academically coherent programme of directed and self-directed learning.

Quick Facts:

This will empower you to engage in and critically evaluate relevant contemporary biomedical themes, and to engage in research at postgraduate level, through the analysis and application of practical laboratory based activities.

As well as completing a number of core modules, you will choose a specialist option to focus on in your studies (Medical Biochemistry; Medical Microbiology; Immunohaematology; Cellular & Molecular Pathology or Medical Genetics & Genomics), and your award on graduating will name your chosen specialism within the title of the postgraduate qualification that you will obtain, as follows:

MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Biochemistry)
MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology)
MSc Biomedical Science (Immunohaematology)
MSc Biomedical Science (Cellular & Molecular Pathology)
MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Genetics & Genomics)

Careers

The course will prepare you for the next stage of your career, whether pursuing further research, or professional study, or entering employment in the field of Biomedical Science. The course will also enhance the career prospects of those aspiring to middle and senior management positions within the NHS Pathology Service and the commercial sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research strategies and innovation in Biomedical Science

Analytical and diagnostic techniques

Molecular & cellular basis of health and disease

Immunology of human diseases

Recent advances in Biomedical Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months
Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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72

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59

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should normally have one of the following:

A first or second class honours degree (1st or 2:1) which has a significant content of biological science
At least a 60% pass in the Primary (Part I) examination for Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science

Substantial relevant experience at a senior level.

Usually this is by completion of the appropriate application form. Candidates entering via the exceptional entry route may be required to attend an interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

≈ 17600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11000 GBP / year

≈ 11000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time

UK: £1,225 per 20 credits module

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 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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