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MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Biomedical Science

Bristol, UWE

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Bristol, UWE

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Frenchay Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our MSc Biomedical Science course is accredited by the by The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).



An intensive modular programme offering specialist routes in Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Cellular Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, and Medical Genetics. This course has Specialist Routes in Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Cellular Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Medical Genetics. The MSc Biomedical Science course is aimed at students who want to take their biomedical science skills and knowledge to a higher level. It's ideally suited to those with an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or other degrees that have a significant amount of human biology or biomedical content, as well as medical, dental or veterinary degrees and some biotechnology degrees depending on what modules you studied at undergraduate level.


It's important to note that to become a biomedical scientist in the UK you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This is a legal requirement for anyone using the title ‘Biomedical Scientist’.


To become registered with the HCPC you'll need to ensure your degree meets the HCPC standards. This is done by completing an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited degree or a HCPC approved honours degree in biomedical science. Please note, that accreditation of the MSc Biomedical Science by the IBMS would not fulfil the requirements to gaining registration with the HCPC.


If your degree was not IBMS accredited you can apply for a degree assessment.



Full-time is studied over one year.


Part-time can be studied over two or three years.


Funding for students studying this course part-time:


The two year part-time route is eligible for the Postgraduate loan from Student Finance England. The three year part-time route is not eligible for the Postgraduate loan from Student Finance England.


Students in receipt of the Postgraduate loan from Student Finance England for the two year course need to remain on track to complete the course within two years otherwise payments will be interrupted or stopped.

Application deadline

10/08/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE

  • University League Table

    74th

  • Campus address

    Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1QY, United Kingdom

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With its excellent graduate employability record, you can be confident you’ll get all the skills you need to leave as a career-ready graduate.
With students coming from over 160 countries, UWE Bristol is a diverse global community where everyone is warmly welcomed.
The Global Student Support team offers international students support and organises lots of events to help you settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    60th out of 87 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    116 54%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    50th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    67th

    38

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