Course summary
The online course offers you the choice of discipline specific content; blood, infection, and cellular science. The course will facilitate critical reflection and evaluation of current practice and policy, aiding your development and skills in laboratory management, human factors and research. The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasised the critical role Biomedical Scientists play in healthcare and the wider society; developing tests, performing laboratory investigations, researching novel disease and developing treatments. RGU is the first university in Scotland offering this course through online delivery. A Master’s level degree is essential to progress to a senior laboratory role within the NHS and is therefore an attractive option if you’re looking to progress in your career.
Modules
Research Skills Science Communication and Engagement Quality Management Human Factors In Healthcare Science Leading Organisations and Change (Health and Social Care) Research Project In Biomedical Science Choose 1 option from the following: Advanced Biomedical Practice - Blood Science Advanced Biomedical Practice - Cellular Science Advanced Biomedical Practice - Infection Science
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Biomedical Science, Institute of
How to apply
International applicants
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 6.0, or an equivalent. Find out more information on the RGU website - https://www.rgu.ac.uk/english-requirements
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant science subject area such as, but not limited to, Forensic Science, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or Life Sciences and must include Biology and Chemistry. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Information of fees can be found on the RGU website - https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/4663-pgcert-pgdip-msc-biomedical-science
Sponsorship information
You may be eligible for scholarships or funding. Find out more on the RGU website - https://www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB