More about this course
On the Biomedical Science MSc at London Metropolitan University, you’ll carry out studies on biomedical science, develop a high level of scientific knowledge and understanding of disease processes and enhance your intellectual development through research projects.
By learning these advanced scientific concepts and improving your understanding of disease processes, you’ll develop an informed and critical appreciation of recent scientific developments in relation to diagnostic laboratory pathology.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the IBMS, the leading professional body of biomedical scientists with over 20,000 members in over 30 countries.
Successfully passing the course will also make you eligible to sit the IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, which in turn allows you to upgrade and become a Fellow of the IBMS, a level of membership reserved for those working at the highest level of their profession.
Where options are available, we will also help you gain additional specialist knowledge in areas such as ageing, epidemiology and medical genetics.
The research project and dissertation will present you with an opportunity to focus and enhance your intellectual development to a high standard, worthy of the IBMS accreditation.
The London Met team delivering the course have an exceptional research profile, particularly in oncology, molecular medicine, immunology and virology. Specialist guest lecturers will add their own enlightenment and passion to this fascinating subject.
Overall, the Biomedical Science MSc will provide you with an advanced study of biomedical science that will underpin your professional development and progression.
Aims
Where this course can take you
Graduates of this course have gone on to new roles and promotions including biomedical scientist and Oncologist at institutions such as Guy’s and St Thomas’ National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust and Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.
Many of our graduates are also well placed to apply for a Research Degree.
Modular structure
The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year 1 modules include:
- +Advanced Immunology
- +Biomedical Diagnostics
- +Integrated Pathology
- +Research Project
- +Scientific Frameworks For Research
- +Cancer Immunotherapy
- +Clinical Biochemistry
- +Ethical Issues in Biomedical Science
- +Genetic and Genomic Informatics
- +Haematology
- +Medical Genetics and Genomics
- +Transfusion Science
