About Advanced Biomedical Science in University of West of Scotland

OVERVIEW

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the MSc Advanced Biomedical Science gives you the skills and knowledge to build a career as an NHS biomedical scientist or within bioscience research.

The course aims to give you a balance of theory, practical skills and application of a range of techniques relevant to the biomedical sciences such as medical genetics, immunobiology, and disease pathology. Emphasis is placed on the application of quality and management processes in the improvement of healthcare provision by biomedical laboratories.

Work-based learning modules are available to part-time students completing the IBMS specialist portfolio as an alternative to the discipline-specific modules.

The MSc is a good qualification for careers in bioscience research, or for those wishing to progress to further study (PhD). However, it is primarily aimed at those wishing to work or already working as biomedical scientists in the NHS, where an accredited MSc is integral to career progression.

Placement Opportunities

Work-based learning modules are available if you are a part-time student completing the IBMS specialist portfolio as an alternative to the discipline-specific modules.

Career Prospects

Graduates can enter a wide range of vocations including:

• NHS Biomedical Scientist
• Research Scientist in academia or industry
• Biotechnologist
• Science Writer

COURSE DETAILS

For the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) stage, you will study the following core modules:

• Genetic Analysis in Biomedical Science (core, 20 credits)
• Clinical Immunology (core, 20 credits)
• Disease: Detection, Monitoring and Therapy (core, 20 credits)
• Research Design (core, 20 credits)

To complete the PgDip stage, you will select a further 40 credits. This can be taken from the following modules with the exceptions noted below:

Students with an IBMS accredited Biomedical Science degree must take three of the modules listed below. Students without an IBMS accredited Biomedical Science degree must take two of the modules listed below:

• Managing Quality (optional, 20 credits)
• Service Quality (optional, 20 credits)
• Statistical Quality Control (optional, 20 credits)

Alternative, work-based learning modules are only available to part-time students who have completed an IBMS Specialist portfolio. Both of these modules are co-requisites and must be taken together:

• Work-Based Learning 1 (Specialist Portfolio) (optional, 20 credits)
• Work-Based Learning 2 (Specialist Portfolio) (optional, 20 credits)

Successful completion of the PgDip allows you to proceed to the master's module:

• MSc Research Project Dissertation (60 credits)

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students must have successfully completed at least one year of undergraduate study with recognized institution.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6.0 with no skill below 5.5
• TOEFL    :    78
• PTE         :    An overall score of 54 with no element below 51

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University of the West of Scotland The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The annual tuition fee for a variety of courses are given below.