Program Overview
The Biomedical Sciences at University of Westminster 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 Sciences 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 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Sciences 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
- Postgraduate Research Methods
- Postgraduate Project
- Advanced cancer biology
- Advances in cellular pathology
- Automation in biomedical sciences
- Cell signalling and genetics
- Cellular haematology
- Clinical aspects of microbial physiology and chemotherapy
- Clinical endocrinology and metabolism
- Communicating science
- Concepts and principles of human nutrition
- Diagnostic cellular pathology
- Diagnostic clinical biochemistry
- Extended postgraduate project
- Immunohaematology and haemostasis
- Immunopathology
- Immunotherapy
- Infectious diseases and public health
- Molecular and cellular therapeutics
- Molecular bioinformatics
- Molecular science and diagnostics
- Principles of molecular medicine
- Principles of pharmacology and drug discovery
- Regenerative medicine
- Science, technology and commercialisation
- Systems biology
- Dr Ian Harmer, Course Leader, Senior Lecturer in Immunology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You must have at least a BSc Honours in biomedical sciences or in a closely related subject, a professional qualification of equivalent status and associated work experience, or an equivalent qualification deemed suitable by the course team. If you are applying for part-time study, you will normally be working in a relevant area and will require written support from your employer including confirmation that facilities will be available in your workplace for you to carry out your research project.
- If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS score of at least 6.5, with 6.0 in each element. During the induction stage of the course, if you do not have English as your first language, you will need to complete Academic English screening and any resulting recommended Academic English support activity.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Westminster 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 Westminster
University of Westminster
City of Westminster, United Kingdom
University of Westminster is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-14
- Language English
- Duration 12 months