MSc Biomedical Studies (Distance Learning) at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This Biomedical Studies (Distance Learning) MSc is a flexible online course designed to help you undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or progress to a postgraduate qualification in biomedical science. This course is ideal if you are already working in a biomedical science environment.

Faculty: School of Human Sciences | Duration: 2 years part-time distance learning | Study mode: online (part-time distance learning) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Advanced Immunology, Bioethics, Research and Grant Proposal, Research Project (Biomedical Science), Haemoglobinopathies, Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease, Introduction to Cell Biology, Introduction to Cellular Pathology, Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry, Introduction to Clinical Genetics, Introduction to General Microbiology, Introduction to Haematology, Introduction to Immunology, Introduction to Medical Microbiology, Introduction to Molecular Biology and Genetics, Introduction to Toxicology, Introduction to Transfusion and Transplantation Science.

Career pathways

Successful completion of these modules has helped our graduates to be considered for promotion at work, usually within biomedical science environments for employers such as the National Health Service (NHS). If you have two years of relevant professional experience, you’ll also be able to apply for membership of the IBMS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will be required to have: a first or second class honours first degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or life sciences subjects (that included appropriate biomedical content), although other subjects may be considered; Lower grades, or non-degree qualifications supplemented by substantial work experience, may be considered at the interview stage. You may be able to convert from less relevant BSc routes by undertaking study in appropriate subjects. See the Accelerated study section for more details. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time distance learning

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=BMSTDL-B

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