Program Overview
The Biomedical Sciences at University of Glasgow is a MRes 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 18,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Glasgow, 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
- Anatomy
- Biotechnology
- Cancer Studies
- Cardiovascular Studies
- Cell Engineering
- Integrative Mammalian Biology
- Integrative Mammalian Biology
- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Neuroscience
- Proteomics
- Advanced Neuroanatomy (Masters) Option
- Cancer: Molecular and Cellular Biology (Masters) Option
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Masters) Option
- Cardiovascular Science (Masters) Option
- Cell Signalling & Disease (Masters) Option
- Human Molecular Genetics (Masters) Option
- Immunological Basis of Inflammatory Disease (Masters) Option
- Molecular Basis of Disease Processes (Masters) Option
- Stem Cells (Masters) Option
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A second class Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject. Professional experience may be taken into account.
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
- ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
- CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
- CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
- PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59
- Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Glasgow 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 Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Glasgow 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- Start Date 21 January 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months