Biomedical Sciences

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate Masters in Research (MRes) Full-time 12 Months MedicineBiomedical sciences

About this course

Crucial for clinical diagnosis of diseases and appropriate treatment of patients, Biomedical Science is vital to the operation of the NHS and related health industries. Largely based on individual research projects rather than coursework, the MRes allows you to specialise in a particular area of study. Especially useful if you want to proceed to a PhD.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • The aim of this programme is to complete two different extensive research projects of your choice allowing you to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills directly relevant to the study of human disease.

  • Top 20 in the UK for Biological Sciences (Complete University Guide 2020)

  • Receive excellent training in a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques required to enter the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industries or to pursue a career in research.

  • Experience the opportunity to specialise in a particular discipline or area. (see below)

  • Gain valuable practical research experience to complete two extensive research projects.

  • If you are aiming to study for a higher biomedical science degree, this programme is designed for you.

  • The MRes is also an ideal introduction for overseas students who may wish to proceed to PhD biomedical science studies in the UK.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    The overall aims of the programme are to provide you with:

  • Knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue a career in laboratory research.

  • Theoretical and practical understanding of advanced techniques used in modern biomedical sciences research.

  • Opportunity to practice research skills in the laboratory by completing two extensive research projects.

    Core Courses THE MOLECULAR GENETICS OF DISEASE HIGHER SKILLS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PRESENTATION SKILLS IN THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES MRES BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PROJECT 1 MRES BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PROJECT 2

    Specialisms Students can qualify to have a specialism added to their degree title by undertaking both of their projects in the same area of research. Near the end of the programme they are asked what specialism they think they qualify for based on their projects and the programme lead makes a decision on this.

    The specialisms are: Anatomy Biotechnology Cancer Cardiovascular Science Cell Engineering Molecular Genetics Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Neuroscience

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2111 Chemical scientists
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Masters in Research (MRes)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Biomedical sciences

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    University of Glasgow

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