Our MSc Biomedical Sciences course enables you to gain experience in fundamental bioscience research techniques through laboratory practical classes and a group-based research project. It is for you if you have limited laboratory experience and want to develop your research skills.
You will receive extensive training in relevant laboratory techniques through research skills practical classes. In addition, you will carry out a research project as part of a group of up to 6 individuals. Under the supervision of an experienced research academic, you will design your project, build an experimental plan and then carry out the planned experiments over a period of 4-6 weeks in our bespoke master’s research laboratory. Through the project, you will become familiar with the theoretical and practical basis of research methods and techniques.
You will also take part in seminars, workshops and small group tutorials designed to help you develop experimental design, statistics and data analysis skills. All the learning methods and units on the course are designed to prepare you for working in laboratory environments and participating in research. In addition to developing your research skills, you will also have an opportunity to broaden your knowledge and gain insight into a range of biomedical science research topics through a variety of lecture-based units.
You will also develop your science communication skills through oral presentations, poster presentation and written reports. You will learn how to adapt your communication style to suit your target audience so that you can get your point across equally well for both lay and scientific audiences. These skills will help prepare you for job interviews and equip you for careers in the biosciences industry, or as a science writer or related professional roles.
Aims
This course aims to:
Training in experimental skills: You will learn a range of research techniques through practical units and have an opportunity to apply some of these in a group research project. Alongside this, experimental design, statistical analysis and research ethics will be taught in a series of dedicated course units.
Group research project: You will work as a group (3-4 individuals), with the support of an experienced researcher. Together, you will design a research project and carry out the necessary experiments to address the research question.
Transferable skills in science communication: Communicating complex information for a range of audiences is an essential skill in specialist professions. You will develop your skills in presenting in oral form, at a poster session and in written assignments, including writing up your own project work.
We require a minimum of an Upper Second honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in biological sciences or biomedical sciences, with sufficient evidence of the relevant units taken.
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|---|---|---|---|
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