Biomedical Science (Integrated Masters) (Including Placement Year) MSci
Course Overview - Biomedical Science (Integrated Masters) (Including Placement Year) MSci
The MSci Biomedical Science is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.
You’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge 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 Biomedical Science gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat the human immune system, pathogenic and non-pathogen...
<strong>The MSci Biomedical Science is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge 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 Biomedical Science 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/>You’ll first study three years at undergraduate level, then a final year at Masters-level where you’ll investigate more advanced topics and specialise in one area of research.<br/><br/>Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings. Previous students have placed with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Proctor & Gamble (P&G), AquaTerra, AstraZeneca, Genzyme, Reckitt Benckiser, Thermo Fisher and Isogenica – some of our 40 partner labs.<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. In your Final Year, you’ll attend our Biomedical Employability Day and have the chance to contribute to the IBMS Congress.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate on the path to a career 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
BA99
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
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 |









































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