Overview

Biomedical science focuses on the understanding of human health and disease, developing diagnostics and treatments that inevitably save and improve lives.

This Biomedical Science programme from the University of Plymouth offers the opportunity for students to focus their programme in of our three specialist areas: Cancer Biology, Clinical Neuroscience, Infection & Immunity.

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:

Project Design and Development
Molecular Biology: Genomics, Transcriptomics and Proteomics
Research Project

Infection and Immunity
Contemporary Applications in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Contemporary Science of Infection and Immunity
Cancer Biology and Therapeutics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Applications can usually be made throughout the year, and are considered until programmes are full.

Language

English

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90

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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59

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants require a minimum of an upper second-class UK honours degree in biomedical sciences, life sciences or related subject with a genetics component, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Intercalating or graduate medical/dental/veterinarian applicants or those with substantial relevant work-based experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. University of Plymouth alumni who do not meet this requirement can contact the programme lead in the first instance. Please list the pathway you are applying for in your application. A short interview may be undertaken as part of the applications process.
This programme accepts applications from medical, dental and veterinary students who wish to intercalate their studies.

For overseas applicants, you can check how your qualification compares with the UK equivalent through UK ECCTIS, who provide an advisory service.

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Tuition Fees

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20150 GBP / year

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11700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £650per 10 credits.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

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