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Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research at University of Warwick - UCAS

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Course summary

Take the next step in your research career with the University of Warwick. If you are a biologist, a mathematician, a physicist or a chemist interested in biomedical problems, our MSc in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research (IBR) could be for you. Course overview Our goal with this course is to prepare you for your next career stage, whether in academia or industry. The MSc in IBR is a vibrant scientific community where you will gain knowledge in both life and physical sciences and train with the very best professional researchers in cutting-edge labs. You will acquire a multidisciplinary mind-set, gain intellectual and practical skills across disciplines and develop as well-rounded scientists. During the year you will have the opportunity to conduct two 12-week research projects in two different disciplines, preparing you for your future career. Skills from this degree

  • Analytical skills
  • Research skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Computational skills
  • Mathematical skills
This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.

Modules

Core modules

  • Frontier Techniques in Biomedical Research
  • Essential and Transferable Research Skills
  • Physical Biology of the Cell
  • Translational Biomedical Research & Diagnostics
  • Laboratory Project One
  • Laboratory Project Two
Optional Core Modules
  • Statistics for Data Analysis
  • Programming for Biomedical Data Analysis
  • Microscopy and Imaging
  • Mathematical Modelling of Biomedical Systems
  • Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology: Principles and Techniques
Read more about the core and optional modules on the Medical School's website

Assessment method

Our ethos is that assessments should reflect real-life situations and be a method to learn and progress. As such, you will be assessed in many different ways, including short reports, dissertation, oral presentations, oral exams, posters and podcasts and more traditional written exams.

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements First degree (2:1) or equivalent qualification, in Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Stats or Engineering), or Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences) Maths A level or equivalent is strongly recommended. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements on our website. This course requires the following: Band A IELTS overall score of 6.5, with specific component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing and the rest not below 6.0. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please visit the University of Warwick website for the tuition fees for postgraduate courses: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/fees

Sponsorship information

We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship. Please visit the University's scholarship webpages.

Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research at University of Warwick - UCAS