MSc Advanced Biomedical Science at University of the West of Scotland

Our IBMS-accredited MSc Advanced Biomedical Science gives you the skills and knowledge to advance (or build towards) a career as an NHS biomedical scientist. The proficiencies covered are also transferable to careers within the bioscience sector and research. The course aims to give you a balance of theory and application of a range of techniques relevant to the biomedical sciences such as medical genetics, disease pathology, research design and biomedical quality control.

Duration: 1 year full-time, typically 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; online  |  Intake: Lanarkshire, Fully online*: January, September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

For the award of MSc Advanced Biomedical Science you will generate 180 credits from the below modules. All modules are 20 credits apart from MSc Research Project Dissertation which is worth 60 credits. The full-time MSc Advanced Biomedical Science programme consists of six taught modules (over Terms 1 and 2) and a research project (conducted in Term 3). Modules include: Stream B: students who already have an IBMS-accredited undergraduate degree, Stream C: students with an undergraduate degree, not accredited by the IBMS.

Career pathways

Graduates can enter a wide range of vocations, providing they meet the requirements of the employer and employment opportunities, including: NHS Biomedical Scientist (depending on previous education and experience of student)

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