
Biomedical Science (Integrated Masters) (Including Year Abroad) MSci
Course Overview - Biomedical Science (Integrated Masters) (Including Year Abroad) MSci
From cancer screening to blood transfusions, from infections to genetic diseases, biomedical scientists research the causes and diagnosis of diseases and the effectiveness of the medicines that cure them. Our multidisciplinary approach means you learn skills that are at the forefront of advances in medical research.
Our MSci Biomedical Science is an Integrated Masters course that will open the door to a broad range of international career opportunities in this rapidly growing field. We will equip you with an understanding of the molecular principles that underlie biochemica...
From cancer screening to blood transfusions, from infections to genetic diseases, biomedical scientists research the causes and diagnosis of diseases and the effectiveness of the medicines that cure them. Our multidisciplinary approach means you learn skills that are at the forefront of advances in medical research.<br/><br/>Our MSci Biomedical Science is an Integrated Masters course that will open the door to a broad range of international career opportunities in this rapidly growing field. We will equip you with an understanding of the molecular principles that underlie biochemical reactions and biomedical processes. You will explore methods and research techniques that will enable you to understand and analyse current real-world biomedical problems and suggest solutions as well as hands-on practical experience in modern research.<br/><br/>Topics include:<br/><br/><br/>- gene technology and synthetic biology<br/><br/><br/>- molecular mechanisms of disease<br/><br/><br/>- professional skills<br/><br/><br/>- the business of biosciences<br/><br/><br/>At Essex, you will have the opportunity to handle and interpret quantitative data and carry out desk or laboratory-based research. You will be equipped with the key skills required for careers in biomedical science with an integrated understanding of biological, biochemical and molecular processes. We aim to provide you with an understanding of the multidisciplinary approaches to studying human disease and give advanced research skills that will enable a future career in the biomedical sciences sector.<br/><br/>With our Integrated Masters, you will be able to fast-track your degree and complete your final year in nine months, compared to a regular MSc which usually takes twelve months. The course covers key skills in biomedical science and provides you with the knowledge, understanding and hands-on experience required in this rapidly-growing area of technology.<br/><br/>Combining your undergraduate and postgraduate study in one degree equips you with a strong theoretical background, specialist expertise through independent research, and practical insights into current commercial applications.
Course Information
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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
BB99
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
128
128 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30
QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit – 6 level 3 credits at Distinction and 39 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided, please contact ugquery@essex.ac.uk for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
32
Or three Higher level certificates with 655-555, including Higher Level Science or Mathematics grade 5, plus Standard Level Science and Mathematics or Maths Studies grade 4, if not taken at Higher Level. Please note that Maths and Science in the IB are not required if you have already achieved GCSE or IB Middle Years Maths and Science at grade C/4. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information on ugquery@essex.ac.uk.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. Please email ugquery@essex.ac.uk for advice on acceptability
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
ABB- BBB or 128 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including Science or Mathematics grade B (PE and Psychology are considered to be science A-levels).
T Level
D
For our Life Sciences courses we can consider T-levels taken in Science on a case-by-case basis. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core. We cannot accept the T-levels in Health or Healthcare Science.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £24,360 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |