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MSc Biomedical Sciences
Combines lectures, problem-solving and laboratory practicals with a research project on a biomedical topic of your choice, alongside study of research ethics and data evaluation. Aimed at life-science graduates heading for research, laboratory or further study.
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A clearer look at MSc Biomedical Sciences
Combines lectures, problem-solving and laboratory practicals with a research project on a biomedical topic of your choice, alongside study of research ethics and data evaluation. Aimed at life-science graduates heading for research, laboratory or further study.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on biological mechanisms of health, disease or living systems, laboratory investigation and scientific evidence, research design, data analysis and contemporary bioscience. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Biological mechanisms of health, disease or living systems
- Laboratory investigation and scientific evidence
- Research design, data analysis and contemporary bioscience
- Explore the biological basis of health and disease.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Laboratory practice
- Scientific data analysis
- Research-method evaluation
- Technical reporting
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy laboratory science and want to investigate living systems, health, disease or biotechnology through evidence. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Laboratory scientist
- Biomedical or biotechnology professional
- Clinical research assistant
- Life-science analyst
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
8 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Bench to Bedside I: Design and DiscoveryPublished course content
- 02Analytical Skills in PharmacologyPublished course content
- 03Research Methods (Biomedical Sciences)Published course content
- 04Diseases in BiomedicinePublished course content
- 05Infection and ImmunityPublished course content
- 06Current TopicsPublished course content
- 07Research Project in BiomedicinePublished course content
- 08Biomedical Institute for MultimorbidityPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences or a related life-science subject
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Course pages state UK degree classes (usually 2:2 or 2:1 or international equivalent); no Sri Lankan GPA conversion is published on the country page.
- English (IELTS)
- Varies by course; typically 6.5 overall with 5.5 or 6.0 in each skill
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on hull.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Hull before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.