MSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A Masters providing theoretical and practical understanding of advanced techniques in modern biomedical sciences research, including an extensive research project in an academic research group.

Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses Advanced Studies in Biomedical Sciences, Higher Skills in Biomedical Sciences, The Molecular Genetics of Disease, Presentation skills and the MSc Biomedical Sciences Project, with optional courses such as Clinical Genomics, Genome Editing, Emerging viruses and Neuroinflammation in health and disease.

Career pathways

Careers as a Biomedical Scientist or PhD study; graduates have found work in contract research organisations, clinical sciences, medical writing, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Immunology or Neuroscience; degrees in Chemistry, Zoology, Nursing, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering or Biology Education may also be accepted. For applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT and other tests accepted; test must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start; requirement must be met in a single test). Applications: international and EU applicants apply in rounds, the last round closing 8 July 2027 (September 2027 entry); UK applicants by 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Home & RUK. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). International & EU. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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