MSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Birmingham

Deepen your understanding and identify strategies to tackle global health challenges in areas including antimicrobial resistance, autoimmunity, inflammatory diseases and ageing, cancer and immunotherapy. Gain access to 'Understanding Immune Checkpoint Blockade: A Pillar of Modern Cancer Treatment' and other CPD courses - available for potential applicants free of charge. Join our thriving community of biomedical scientists to develop your skills and creativity for identifying and developing solutions to existing and emerging global health challenges.

Department: Medicine  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course comprises of a series of taught core modules and a research project. Each of the six taught modules is worth 20 credits with the total taught component being 120 credits. Modules include Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy, Antimicrobials and Resistance, Core Academic and Research Skills, Immunotherapy in Inflammation and Autoimmunity, Inflammatory Disease and Ageing, Research Project, Translating Science into Health Impact.

Career pathways

This programme could provide you with attributes that could enhance your progression to further postgraduate study including PhD pathways. An MSc in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Birmingham can lead to impactful careers across biotechnology, research and management consulting.

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