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MSc Biomedical Science Full-time

This course will build on your existing knowledge of biomedical sciences. You'll study specialist topics and develop to an advanced level. You can also choose an optional module to suit your own professional interests.

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Course codeCID1611
Duration1 year
Fee(s)View fees
LocationOn campus

Course summary

Do you want to gain an advanced, integrated understanding of biomedical sciences? This MSc will help you build on your existing knowledge. You'll learn how to apply your expertise within clinical laboratory medicine and research. This includes the complex processes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of human disease.

You'll study a variety of specialist disciplines in-depth. This will provide you with a high level of critical awareness of:

  • Scientific research
  • Technological development
  • Diagnostic pathology.

The course also focuses on enhancing your understanding around:

  • Leadership practices
  • Quality management systems
  • The ethical issues that underpin biomedical sciences.

As well as the four core modules, you'll choose an optional module to specialise in. This means you can tailor your studies to your own interests and career goals.

We support our teaching with a wide range of other expertise. For example, you'll attend guest lectures led by clinical practice staff. You'll also learn from research-active academics and have the chance to get involved in research yourself.

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Postgraduate module credits should total 180. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 180 credits. Exceptions include Applied routes, where the placement module (60 credits) would take the total credits to 240.

How you'll learn

We deliver this course through blended learning. Most of your studying will take place online, but you can attend the sessions in-person if you'd prefer. You'll complete research project work either on campus or at your workplace.

Modules are in 12-week blocks across semesters one and two. If you're a full-time student, you'll complete two 30-credit modules each semester and the 60-credit module across both. If you're studying part-time, you'll complete three 30-credit modules in Year 1 and one 30-credit module and the 60-credit module in Year 2.

Teaching methods include:

  • Interactive learning activities
  • Quizzes
  • Discussions
  • Smart worksheets
  • Question and answer sessions
  • Live academic support.

If you're studying full-time, we'll assign you an academic supervisor for your research project. If you're a part-time student, you'll need to complete the project at your workplace. This means you'll have both a workplace and academic supervisor.

We'll assess you through:

  • Case-based reports
  • Critical evaluation
  • Written exams
  • Research proposals
  • Presentations
  • Vivas.

You'll receive continuous feedback during the course to help you develop. This will be through discussion boards, tutorials, and other module activities.

Entry requirements

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Current students

Current undergraduate students of the University of Sunderland, please use this apply link.

Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.