Applied Biomedical Science

The MSc Applied Biomedical Science is designed to provide a knowledge base in selected aspects of Biomedical Science, building on individuals' skills and knowledge in allied areas that have been obtained at undergraduate level or equivalent. It seeks to equip students with critical and evaluative abilities and provide relevant knowledge and skills, combined with an ability to work independently, so as to enhance employment and career opportunities within biomedically-related areas.

Aims of the programme

• Acquisition of a sound core knowledge base together with that of a selected, specialist area of biomedical science, so as to support understanding of current / future aspects of biomedical and related sciences;
• Development of relevant knowledge / skills in appropriate areas for identification and solution of problems;
• Enhancement of skills in the communication of information and research results;
• Experience of completing a research project that incorporates critical analysis.

Content

• Project (60 credits)
• Immunology (15 credits)
• Pathophysiology (15 credits)
• Case Study in Biomedical Science (30 credits)
• Applied Molecular Biology (30 credits)

Option courses (one to be selected)

• Medical Biochemistry & Haematology (30 credits)
• Medical Microbiology & Clinical Immunology (30 credits)
• Cancer Biology & Cell Pathology (30 credits)