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Biomedical sciences

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Biomedical Sciences

MSc/PG Diploma /PG Certificate
This course provides masters level knowledge and practical skills in the full range of biomedical sciences that will allow graduates to enter scientific jobs in industry, hospitals and universities. The course is flexible and allows students to choose from a wide range of specialist topics. 

International Scholarships are now available this course

Curriculum
Key laboratory skills are developed through an introductory course covering molecular biology, separation techniques and cell biology assays. Students choose two classes in advanced topics and also two classes in advanced techniques and methods that include the following options:

  • Biochemistry
  • Clinical biochemistry
  • Cytology and histopathology
  • Haematology
  • Immunology
  • In vivo sciences
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Parasitology
  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology

In addition, in semester 1, an important range of generic skills is covered, including academic writing, statistics, project management, and ethics for the biomedical sciences.  A class in commercialization and entrepreneurship follows in semester 2. 

Teaching & Assessment  
The course is delivered through lectures, tutorials and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment of taught classes is through written assignments and practical reports. Students who successfully complete 120 credits of taught classes may take a 60 credit laboratory project for the MSc. This is assessed through a written thesis. 

Career Prospects
Graduates from this course should be ideally qualified to obtain positions in biomedical and pharmaceutical industries as well as hospitals and universities. Some students may wish to continue studies for an MPhil or PhD.

Course duration
MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time;  Postgraduate Diploma: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time;  Postgraduate Certificate: 9 months full-time; 12 months part-time.

Tuition Fees
Standard Faculty of Science tuition fees apply.

UK and EU students may be eligible for a Career Development Loan

Entry requirements
First- or second-class Honours degree in a biological or chemical discipline for entry to MSc.

English Language Requirements

English lanuguage minimum IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90-95.

We offer a range of English Language course for students who wish to improve their English. Module 3 is free of charge to all applicants and we strongly recommend all international students to take advantage of this free course. This is an excellent way to not only improve your English but to get to know Glasgow and the University and make new friends. 

We also offer comprehensive English Language presessional and Foundation courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.5.

For students with IELTS of 6.0, an offer can be made conditional on completing Modules 2 and 3 of Presessional English (start date: 16th July 2013).

For students with IELTS of 5.5, an offer can be made conditional on completing Modules 1,2 and 3 of Presessional English (start date: 17th June 2013).

Please see ELTD (http://www.strath.ac.uk/elt/courses/) for full details. 

Contact 

Course Administrator: Catriona Howatson
Email: sipbs-pgi@strath.ac.uk


for Sep 2013 entry to full-time MSc biomedical sciences (Admission Code : SIMSC3)

Postgraduate entry requirements are in our prospectus.

for Sep 2013 entry to part-time MSc biomedical sciences (Admission Code : SIMSC4)

Postgraduate entry requirements are in our prospectus.

for Sep 2013 entry to part-time PG Diploma biomedical sciences (Admission Code : SIPGD4)

Postgraduate entry requirements are in our prospectus.

Also see...

Scholarships

Tuition Fees