Course summary
Firstly, unlike many Biomedical Sciences Masters courses, we offer you dedicated training in a broad suite of bioinformatics and practical laboratory skills. These will not only be great preparation for future research careers, but also a way to make the most of your summer research project. Secondly, our taught classes capture the excitement of cutting-edge research fields. The substantial choice of classes means that you'll get to select a clinical-oriented or basic life science research pathway to suit your future aspirations. The course provides the perfect springboard to future training at PhD level, or gives you a range of experience that will prove attractive to employers from industry or the health-care provision sector.
Modules
Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students; Advanced Topics in Biomedical Research; Entrepreneurship; Research Project; Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 1&2; In Vivo Biology; Drug Discovery; Postgraduate Studies in Haematology; Postgraduate Studies in Pathology; Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Biochemistry; Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Immunology; Postgraduate Studies in Applied Microbiology.
Assessment method
Assessment of taught classes is through multiple choice tests, computer quizzes, problem solving scenarios, poster and oral presentations, essays, and formal written exams. The laboratory project is assessed through a written thesis.
Entry requirements
Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or overseas equivalent in a biological or chemical discipline. You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).
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
Sponsorship information
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ