
Overview
The Biomedical Sciences (Clinical Biochemistry) degree offered at the University of Westminster aims to further enhance your knowledge of clinical biochemistry, to engage you with contemporary issues and debates within the discipline, and to develop your critical and analytical skills.
The taught programme contains specific modules in Clinical Biochemistry, such as endocrinology and metabolism and diagnostic clinical biochemistry, which you can apply to diagnostic biomedicine, as well as offering you a choice of modules related to molecular diagnostics or haematology.
Career Path
- The course has been designed to provide professionals with a broad range of transferable skills in Biomedical Sciences with clinical biochemistry, with particular reference to possessing the ability to critically discuss and evaluate concepts, analytical techniques, current research and advanced scholarship in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Successful completion of the course will enhance the career prospects of graduates for entering Ph.D programmes; you may find employment in hospital laboratories, academia, research institutes, as well as in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic and related industries.
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
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Courses include:
- Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Diagnostic Clinical Biochemistry
- Molecular Science and Diagnostics
- Postgraduate Research Methods
Automation in Biomedical Sciences
Cell Signalling and Genetics
Cellular Haematology
Communicating Science
Extended Postgraduate Project
Immunohaematology and Haemostasis
Lecturers
Course leader
Dr Vinood Patel
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biomedicine Chemistry Biochemistry View 235 other Masters in Chemistry in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). You must have at least a BSc Honours in Biomedical Sciences or a closely related subject.
- Professional qualification of equivalent status and associated work experience or an equivalent qualification deemed suitable by the course team.
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International
14000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8500 GBP per year during 12 months.
- UK PT tuition fee: £950 (Price per 20-credit module)
- International PT tuition fee: £1,600 (Price per 20-credit module)
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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