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Biomedical Sciences (Taught)

  • 3 Study options
  • Postgraduate
Frenchay Campus
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University of the West of England, Bristol
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

An intensive modular programme offering specialist routes in Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Cellular Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, and Medical Genetics.

The MSc Biomedical Science course is aimed at students who want to take their biomedical science skills and knowledge to a higher level. It's ideally suited to those with an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or other degrees that have a significant amount of human biology or biomedical content, as well as medical, dental or veterinary degrees and some biotechnology degrees depending on what modules you studied at undergraduate level.

Our MSc Biomedical Science course is accredited by The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Frenchay Campus

Study options

  • Master of Science • Full-Time • 1 Years
  • Master of Science • Part-Time • 2 Years
  • Master of Science • Part-Time • 3 Years

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Entry requirements

Applicants normally have one of the following:

  • An honours degree awarded by a UK institute of higher education (at least 2:2), in a relevant subject, with significant biological, biochemical or biomedical content related to the vocational specialist subject to be studied;
  • Qualifications deemed equivalent by the course leader.

Please note, in order to become a biomedical scientist you should have an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) recognised degree. Please check the list of recognised degrees (paying attention to the date accredited).

If your degree is not recognised by the IBMS and you wish to work as a Biomedical Scientist in the UK you should apply for a degree assessment.

We do not accept deferred entry applications for this course.

English language requirements

UWE Bristol's International College International students who do not meet the academic or English language requirements to study this course can qualify by completing preparatory study at our International College https://www.kaplanpathways.com/colleges/uwe-bristol-international-college/ English language requirement International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. To find details of acceptable tests and the required grades please visit English Language requirements. If you meet the academic requirements but require additional support to take your language skills to the required level, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Students who successfully complete the pre-sessional course can progress onto their chosen degree course without retaking an IELTS or equivalent. English language support If you meet the academic requirements but require additional support to take your language skills to the required level, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Students who successfully complete the pre-sessional course can progress onto their chosen degree course without retaking an IELTS or equivalent. Read more about our Pre-Sessional English Programme https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/YQ33

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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