MSc Advanced Biomedical Science at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Advance your biomedical expertise through hands-on research, diagnostics and healthcare innovation. You can choose to start this course in September, January or May. Course durations may vary slightly and you can contact us for more information.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years with professional experience | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2027, May 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll explore contemporary medical diagnostics, including antimicrobial developments and translational medicine. You'll learn practical pathology techniques used in real NHS labs while developing professional skills in ethics, communication, and teamwork, alongside bioinformatics and molecular biology techniques. Year 1: Contemporary Medical Diagnostics, Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology, Laboratory Techniques in Applied Bioscience, Professional and Ethical Practice, Research Methods and Preparation, Masters Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduate well-prepared for careers in biomedical research, diagnostics, healthcare science and the pharmaceutical sector. You’ll also build key transferable skills like critical thinking, scientific writing, teamwork, and presenting that will boost your employability across science, product development, marketing and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll need a first-class honours degree or an upper-second (2:1), in a science related subject or cognate subject from a UK Higher Education Institute or equivalent, or the equivalent in experiential learning (a minimum of five years of qualifying employment). Applicants with a 2:2 in a related degree may be considered and may be required to partake in an interview. All students are expected to be proficient in English and must fulfil or exceed the standard University requirements. For those students for whom English is not their main language, English certification at IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,275 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 20,925 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2027, May 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years with professional experience

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=p1270,p1279

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