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PgDip Biomedical Science

University of Plymouth

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip

  • Location

    Plymouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    07-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

We give you a suite of award pathways that allow you to explore different research areas and develop your specialisms.Tap into the expertise of academic lecturers and tutors actively researching and developing new techniques in modern biomedical science. Our programme has a strong international reputation in translational research, with significant financial investment in laboratory infrastructure.Hone your skills and critical thinking, and grow your clinical experience. Work with high specification, regularly updated facilities serving post-genomics and proteomics, cell biology and imaging.Enrich your learning with teaching, expertise and insight from our NHS partners, plus members of the University of Plymouth.Deepen your understanding with modules that explore modern practice, emerging techniques and the impact of new technologies on research methods.Benefit from a programme that’s reinforced by the research, facilities and expertise of the Centre for Biomedical Research and the Systems Biology Centre. Attend research events and work with leading scientists in a wide range of fields, including immunology, haematology and genomics.Gain the skills needed to study at masters level with specialist modules on research techniques and project development.Part of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited suite of MSc Biomedical Science awards.Choose to study full-time – this is particularly suitable if you are undertaking an intercalated degree from medicine or dentistry. Taught modules will be delivered in the autumn and spring terms, and your MSc will be completed over the course of one year.

Tuition fees

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£ 13,430per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    67th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

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Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    36th out of 87 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    135 63%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    20th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    52nd

    3

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