Study PgDip Biomedical Science at University of Plymouth in the UK, School of Biomedical Sciences
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PgDip Biomedical Science

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What will I learn?

We give you a suite of award pathways that allow you to explore different research areas and develop your specialisms.Tap into the expertise of academic lecturers and tutors actively researching and developing new techniques in modern biomedical science. Our programme has a strong international reputation in translational research, with significant financial investment in laboratory infrastructure.Hone your skills and critical thinking, and grow your clinical experience. Work with high specification, regularly updated facilities serving post-genomics and proteomics, cell biology and imaging.Enrich your learning with teaching, expertise and insight from our NHS partners, plus members of the University of Plymouth.Deepen your understanding with modules that explore modern practice, emerging techniques and the impact of new technologies on research methods.Benefit from a programme that’s reinforced by the research, facilities and expertise of the Centre for Biomedical Research and the Systems Biology Centre. Attend research events and work with leading scientists in a wide range of fields, including immunology, haematology and genomics.Gain the skills needed to study at masters level with specialist modules on research techniques and project development.Part of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited suite of MSc Biomedical Science awards.Choose to study full-time – this is particularly suitable if you are undertaking an intercalated degree from medicine or dentistry. Taught modules will be delivered in the autumn and spring terms, and your MSc will be completed over the course of one year.

Which department am I in?

School of Biomedical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£13,430.00 (US$ 17,344) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Plymouth Campus

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A good honours degree (at least 2:2), or equivalent UK university or institute of higher education qualification in a relevant subject with a significant biomedical, biological or biochemical content related to the specialist subject(s) to be studied. If you have overseas qualifications you can check how they compare with the UK equivalent through UK NARIC, who provide an advisory service. Or Other qualifications and experience that the programme manager deems equivalent in subject content and level of attainment to any of the above.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Plymouth

The University of Plymouth has been ranked 5th best modern UK university for teaching (THE, Young University Rankings 2024).

  • Top 2 modern UK uni (THE Young Universities 2024)
  • 195,000 alumni across 158 countries
  • Triple Gold in 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework
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