Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research (Taught)

Take the next step in your research career with the University of Warwick. If you are a biologist, a mathematician, a physicist or a chemist interested in biomedical problems, our MSc in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research (IBR) could be for you.

Course overview
Our goal with this course is to prepare you for your next career stage, whether in academia or industry.

The MSc in IBR is a vibrant scientific community where you will gain knowledge in both life and physical sciences and train with the very best professional researchers in cutting-edge labs.

You will acquire a multidisciplinary mind-set, gain intellectual and practical skills across disciplines and develop as well-rounded scientists.

During the year you will have the opportunity to conduct two 12-week research projects in two different disciplines, preparing you for your future career.

Skills from this degree

• Analytical skills

• Research skills

• Presentation skills

• Computational skills

• Mathematical skills

This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.

Core modules

• Frontier Techniques in Biomedical Research
• Essential and Transferable Research Skills
• Physical Biology of the Cell
• Translational Biomedical Research & Diagnostics
• Laboratory Project One
• Laboratory Project Two

Optional Core Modules

• Statistics for Data Analysis
• Programming for Biomedical Data Analysis
• Microscopy and Imaging
• Mathematical Modelling of Biomedical Systems
• Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology: Principles and Techniques

Read more about the core and optional modules on the Medical School's website

Our ethos is that assessments should reflect real-life situations and be a method to learn and progress.

As such, you will be assessed in many different ways, including short reports, dissertation, oral presentations, oral exams, posters and podcasts and more traditional written exams.