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PostgraduateCourse summary
Specialist and senior biomedical scientists are key contributors to modern healthcare, including disease diagnosis, monitoring of therapy and research into disease mechanisms. They are in great demand both within the NHS and private hospital laboratories. This master’s course offers you the chance to focus your studies by selecting a specific course pathway – Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science, Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Pathology or Infection Science.The Biomedical Science MSc with Professional Experience aims to produce master’s graduates who are not only knowledgeable about their chosen field of study but also have the skills and competencies, backed by real-world experience2, to apply these to the workplace.This course aims to advance your skills and knowledge in laboratory management, together with modern scientific developments, such as genomics and stem cell technology. You can study this course via multiple pathways:
- HLST289 - Haematology and Blood Transfusion Sciences pathway
- HLST290 - Haematology and Blood Transfusion Sciences pathway with Professional Experience
- HLST291 - Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology pathway
- HLST292 - Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology pathway with Professional Experience
- HLST293 - Infection Science pathway
- HLSU294 - Infection Science pathway with Professional Experience
- HLST295 - Cellular and Molecular Pathology pathway
- HLST296 - Cellular and Molecular Pathology pathway with Professional Experience
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will could vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include essays, laboratory or project reports, seminar presentations, posters, data analysis exercises, formal examinations and portfolio based assessments. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards the achieving the intended learning outcomes. Assessments may include exams, individual assignments or group work elements.
Entry requirements
An Honours degree in a Biomedical Science undergraduate course; with a minimum of a lower second class (2:2) classification (2:1 for the professional experience course) or; An equivalent appropriate qualification that includes substantial clinical or biomedical content. We would expect to see the study of one or more of the following modules in the final year of an undergraduate degree: clinical biochemistry, microbiology and virology, clinical immunology, haematology, histology, cytology, pathology. We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.
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
2025/26 fees TBC. Please see our website for latest information.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB