MSc Biomedical Science at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Study human biology from a medical perspective. Choose modules to tailor your degree, explore disease causes, and learn diagnostic and treatment technologies. Our expert team helps you gain knowledge and skills for careers in biomedical research, the pharmaceutical and medical industries, or further study at PhD level.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Biomedical and Analytical Research Techniques, Leadership and Management, Neurobiology, Cancer Biology, Blood Science, Clinical Immunology, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Scholarship and Research Skills, Diagnosis and Management of Disease, Medical Biotechnology, Laboratory Quality Management, Project.

Career pathways

Graduates of this degree will leave well-equipped to work in numerous roles in the biosciences field, possessing a highly transferable skill set, adaptable to a vast range of careers and work environments in both the public and private sectors. Within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, you'll be well placed to work in research and development, quality assurance or sales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, you should have at least a lower second class honours degree (2.2) in a science-based subject; for instance, a BSc (Hons) in Biology or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry. If you have alternative equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience, we’ll be happy to consider your application and may invite you for an interview or request a portfolio of work. We welcome your application if you hold a degree awarded by an overseas institution. The University will assess the equivalence of your qualifications. We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We're more than happy to have an informal chat with you about this course, either over the phone or in person. If you wish to meet in person, please contact the Programme Leader to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,496 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=C210-D&code2=0002

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