Program Overview
The Biomedical Health at University of Derby is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedical Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 11,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Buxton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Biology
- Chemistry of Life
- Genetics
- Biological and Developmental Psychology
- Research Methods in Human Biology
- Concepts of Human Health and Wellbeing
- Human Biology and Health Care
- Environmental Impacts on Health
- Human Physiology and Disease
- The Cell
- Molecular Biology
- Metabolic Regulation in Health and Disease
- Microbiology
- Health of Global Populations
- Independent Studies in Human Health
- Society and Human Health
- The Human Genome
- Oncology and Immunology
- Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Vocational Module
- Science Communication
- Independent Scholarly Activity in Human Hea
- Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease
- Essential Public Health
- Epidemiology, Statistics and Data Analysis
- Environmental Health
- Biomedical and Public Health Education
- Global, Environmental and Public Health Issues
- Translational Oncology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- UCAS points - 120 (up to 16 from AS-levels)
- A-level - At least a C in Biology (and if possible Chemistry) at A-level (or equivalent).
- GCSE - Five GCSE\'s at Grade C or above, including Maths and English.
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
- Cambridge English Scale: B2\xc2\xa0
- London Tests of English: level 4 for undergraduate courses are accepted.
- International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
- International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months