MSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Strathclyde

A one-year MSc offering training in biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and pharmacology, with a choice of clinically oriented or basic life science research pathway. Teaching combines lectures, tutorials and practical sessions, followed by a summer laboratory or data-based research project.

Department: Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students, Entrepreneurship, Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 1 and 2 and Advanced Topics in Biomedical Research, with electives such as In Vivo Biology, Drug Discovery, Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Immunology and Applied Microbiology. The programme ends with a 60-credit summer research project.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for clinical biochemistry, laboratory technical support, medical, pharmaceutical and life science sales, and academia via PhD study, with positions in biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, hospitals and universities.

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