
Overview
The expertise you develop will inform and underpin your research activities, ensuring you will be well placed to delve deeper into your area of interest through specialist laboratory-based roles or PhD study.
You will be supported in your development through taught sessions and the guidance of your research supervisor. You will learn through a range of activities, including tutor-led lab sessions, independent research and group assignments that will require you to work effectively as part of a team to meet your deadline. The topics you will study will be wide-ranging, from immunology and haematology to medical genetics and physiology.
Career
This Biomedical Science course from Leeds Beckett University will open up skilled laboratory-based roles, such as research scientist or biomedical scientist, and you will be in a strong position should you want to apply to the NHS Scientist Training Programme. Alternatively, you could use your expertise as a science writer and researcher to write and edit scientific news, articles and features. You will also be thoroughly prepared for doctoral-level study.
- Researcher
- PhD student
- Clinical microbiologist
- Research technician
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Courses include:
- Advanced Practical Skills in Biomedical Science
- Molecular Cell Biology & Physiology
- Immunology
- Science Communication
- Preparation for the MSc Research Project
- Research Project
- Medical Microbiology
- Advanced Medical Genetics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should either have at least a second class honours (2.2) degree in a cognate subject, at least a second class honours (2.2) degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
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International
16000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Leeds
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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