Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) (Integrated Masters) Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) (Integrated Masters) Msci (Hon)
The MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) is a five-year degree, with a year on placement in the NHS.
You’ll gain the practical skills, knowledge and lab experience needed to work in labs and hospitals across the NHS and private sector.
By studying an integrated course, you’ll start at undergraduate level and graduate with a Masters-level qualification.
WHY THIS COURSE
The MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat the human immune ...
<strong>The MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) is a five-year degree, with a year on placement in the NHS.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll gain the practical skills, knowledge and lab experience needed to work in labs and hospitals across the NHS and private sector.<br/><br/>By studying an integrated course, you’ll start at undergraduate level and graduate with a Masters-level qualification.<br/><br/><strong>WHY THIS COURSE</strong><br/><br/>The MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat the human immune system, pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, haematology and blood transfusion, cell pathology and mechanisms or neurological diseases.<br/><br/>In Year One, you’ll participate in Science Week at Public Health England (PHE) in Colindale. In Year Two, you can visit hospitals in the Eastern Region and beyond.<br/><br/>You’ll spend your third year on placement within the NHS, spending time with NHS professionals to improve your laboratory skills and develop your understanding of the different career paths in this sector. You’ll also be able to complete your Year Three research project while on placement, supervised by highly experienced NHS professionals.<br/><br/>In Year Three of your undergraduate studies, you’ll attend our Biomedical Employability Day and have the chance to contribute to the IBMS Congress.<br/><br/>By integrating Masters study, you’ll fast-track your degree and complete your Final Year in nine months, when a regular MSc usually takes twelve months.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate on a fast-tracked path to a career in the NHS as a biomedical scientist or medical researcher.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B091
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
128
GCSE Maths C/4 is also required. Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels including B in Chemistry or Biology plus grade B in a second science or Mathematics. Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science, Human Biology, Geography, and PE are all acceptable as second science A-levels. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,360 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |























