Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) (Integrated Masters) - MSci (Hons)

University of Essex

**This course is subject to final approval.**From cancer-screening to blood transfusions, from infections to genetic diseases, biomedical scientists research the causes and diagnosis of diseases and the effectiveness of the medicines that cure them. You apply the concepts of biochemistry and cell biology to the study of health and disease in the human body. Our multidisciplinary approach means you learn skills that are at the forefront of advances in medical research.We are the top university in the country for providing NHS placements as part of our applied biomedical science course. You will gain fast-track career progression within the NHS by studying with us. At Essex, our research focuses on genetic diseases, infection and immunity, and age-associated conditions such as cancer.On our MSci Applied Biomedical Science, you study areas including:- the human immune system- pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria- haematology and blood transfusion- cell pathology- mechanisms of neurological diseasesYou discover the molecular basis of cellular dysfunctions, and describe modern strategies to diagnose and treat them.With our Integrated Masters, you will be able to fast-track your degree and complete your final year in nine months, compared to a regular MSc which usually takes twelve months. The course covers key skills in biomedical science and provides you with the knowledge, understanding and hands-on experience required in this rapidly-growing area of technology.Combining your undergraduate and postgraduate study in one degree equips you with a strong theoretical background, specialist expertise through independent research, and practical insights into current commercial applications.

Life Sciences