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Biomedical Science

Plymouth University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Plymouth, United Kingdom
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biomedical Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. BIOM5005Project Design and Development
  2. BIOM5001Molecular Biology: Genomics, Transcriptomics and Proteomics
  3. BIOM5006Research Project
  4. BIOM5008Clinical Microbiology
  5. BIOM5002Contemporary Applications of Cell Biology
  6. BIOM5003Contemporary Science of Infection and Immunity
  7. BIOM5014Bioinformatics
  8. BIOM5007Cellular Basis of Clinical Immunology
  9. BIOM5009Haematology and Transfusion
  10. BIOM5010Medical Genomics and Personalised Medicine
  11. BIOM5011Molecular and Cellular Pathology
  12. 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

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months