MSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Manchester

Develop the skills and practical skills required for laboratory research. Develop the skills and practical techniques involved in laboratory research through practical classes, lecture units, seminars, small group tutorials and a group research project. Work, as part of a group, with an internationally recognised research scientist, on an original biomedical research project, developing your skills in relevant laboratory techniques and data management.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: 1 year (full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MSc Biomedical Sciences course enables you to gain experience in fundamental bioscience research techniques through laboratory practical classes and a group-based research project. It is for you if you have limited laboratory experience and want to develop your research skills. Compulsory units include Scientific Communication, Statistics & Experimental Design, Tutorial Unit.

Career pathways

This course will help prepare you for a research-related career, which can be at academic institutions or research-based companies, or in science writing or any other profession where research experience is valued, for example, in funding organisations or certain branches of patent law. You will receive training in experimental techniques and develop experience in the planning and design of a research project.

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