Overview

The Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MSc course is a multi- disciplinary programme that will provide you with superior practical skills and a firm theoretical grounding in a range of scientific fields. This course offers a lead into a research career; in the past, approximately 40 per cent of graduates from this course have entered a PhD programme.

Course detail

Our Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MSc course gives you the flexibility to choose to study for a full Masters or an extended Masters of Research qualification. You will study Skills and Topics in Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research; Advanced Bioscience Research Laboratory Techniques, Workshops and an extended research project. The MSc pathway requires modules totalling 180 credits, and this includes a six-month research project and dissertation worth 60 credits.

Teaching and assessment

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include lab reports, workshop reports, written examinations, oral presentations, an extended dissertation and lab performance assessment during the project. Coursework contributes approximately 66% (MSc) and examinations approximately 33% (MSc) to your final mark.

Career prospects

Our graduates have been very successful in securing UK or international PhD positions after graduation, with the majority choosing to remain in science or enrolling in PhD, medical or dental programmes.