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MSc Biomedical Sciences by Research at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This course is not open to applicants for 2027 entry. Develop advanced scientific, research, and transferable skills required to become an independent researcher in Biomedical Sciences. This course is for Biological sciences and Biomedical Sciences graduates who want to enhance their skills and knowledge before committing to a PhD or a wide variety of careers such as academia, industry, policy, or science journalism.

Faculty: Environmental and Life Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2028  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MSc Biomedical Sciences by Research degree is offered as a full time course over 12 months. You'll study a series of bespoke taught modules as well as two, 18-week research projects where you will gain a broad range of practical skills and valuable experience working in different research environments. In addition, you will select an optional module in one of the research theme topics.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including research institutes, universities, biotechnology companies, science journalism, bioscience research either within or outside of academia, and are highly competitive applicants for a phd. Careers directly related to the course include academic researcher, biotechnologist, research scientist (life sciences), scientific laboratory technician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll need at least a 2:1 degree in Biological or Biomedical Sciences or a closely related subject. You can also take this course as an undergraduate medical student if you've successfully completed at least three years of your medical degree and achieved 60% or above in all assessments in the academic year before starting. IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,500 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2028 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 28,700 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2028 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time

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