Program Overview
The Biomedical Science at Plymouth University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 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 humanities. 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 Science 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- BIOM5005Project Design and Development
- BIOM5001Molecular Biology: Genomics, Transcriptomics and Proteomics
- BIOM5006Research Project
- BIOM5008Clinical Microbiology
- BIOM5002Contemporary Applications of Cell Biology
- BIOM5003Contemporary Science of Infection and Immunity
- BIOM5014Bioinformatics
- BIOM5007Cellular Basis of Clinical Immunology
- BIOM5009Haematology and Transfusion
- BIOM5010Medical Genomics and Personalised Medicine
- BIOM5011Molecular and Cellular Pathology
- BIOM5012Clinical Biochemistry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A minimum of a lower-second class honours degree in biomedical sciences or related subject with a genetics content. Applicants with a lower second-class honours degree will undertake an interview as part of the application process.
If you have overseas qualifications you can check how they compare with the UK equivalent through UK NARIC, who provide an advisory service.
- Or other qualifications and experience that the programme manager deems equivalent in subject content and level of attainment to any of the above.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University 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 Plymouth University
Plymouth University
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
