Biomedical Sciences

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Nanotechnology or Genetics.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), if higher scores have been achieved in the subjects listed above, or in other relevant modules.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Crucial for clinical diagnosis of diseases and appropriate treatment of patients, Biomedical Science is vital to the operation of the NHS and related health industries. Largely based on individual research projects rather than coursework, the MRes allows you to specialise in a particular area of study. Especially useful if you want to proceed to a PhD.

Why this programme

• The aim of this programme is to complete two different extensive research projects of your choice allowing you to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills directly relevant to the study of human disease.

• Receive excellent training in a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques required to enter the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industries or to pursue a career in research.

• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

• Experience the opportunity to specialise in a particular discipline or area.

• Gain valuable practical research experience to complete two extensive research projects.

• If you are aiming to study for a higher biomedical science degree, this programme is designed for you.

• The MRes is also an ideal introduction for overseas students who may wish to proceed to PhD biomedical science studies in the UK.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0

• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted

• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.