MSci (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MSci (Hons) Biomedical Science is an integrated masters for students who want to go further in understanding human health and disease, combining the BSc core with an extended research project and advanced specialist modules.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Biomedical Sciences | Duration: 4 years (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time; integrated masters | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 mirror the BSc: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Human Metabolism, Human Disease, Infection and Immunity, Placements and Employability. Year 4 covers Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Clinical Microbiology, Transfusion Science, Cellular Basis of Immunity and Clinical Genetics and Bioinformatics, and the final stage includes Project Design, Leadership and Management, an Extended Research Project and options such as Cancer Biology and Therapeutics and Basic and Clinical Neuroscience.

Career pathways

Roles range across specialist laboratories, research, education and management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 120 UCAS points. GCSE: 5 subjects at grade C/4 or above preferred, not necessarily Mathematics and English. A levels: 120 points from a minimum of three A levels including grade B in Biology/Human Biology and grade B in a relevant second science; General Studies excluded. BTEC: DMM depending on units studied. Access to HE: 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 in Biology and 15 in a second relevant science, remaining 15 at Merit or above. T level: Merit overall (Health or Science preferred). International Baccalaureate: 26 points including grade 4 in Higher Level Biology and a second science. English language (international): IELTS overall 6.0 with at least 6.0 in all elements. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Duration: 4 years

Health Sciences