Biomedical Sciences Master of Biological Sciences (with Honours)

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Biomedical science sits at the heart of modern medicine, providing the evidence and innovation that underpin advances in healthcare, diagnosis and treatment. Our Biomedical Sciences degrees explore the biological basis of human health and disease, from molecules and cells to organs and whole-body systems, preparing you to understand, and help solve, some of the most pressing medical challenges of our time. On the MBiolSci, you will hone your research and laboratory skills and extend your specialised BSc programme into a fourth year of Masters level study.

This degree is designed for students who want a broad, flexible and research-led education. You will develop a strong foundation in core biomedical disciplines including molecular and cellular biology, immunology, genetics, microbiology, physiology and pharmacology, before shaping your degree through a choice of advanced options that reflect contemporary biomedical research. This structure allows you to tailor your studies to your interests as they develop.

What sets this programme apart is its strong emphasis on research skills and authentic scientific enquiry from the very start. Practical laboratory work is embedded throughout the course, alongside training in experimental design, data analysis and critical evaluation of scientific literature. In your final year, you will complete an extended research project, tackling a real biomedical question and gaining first-hand experience of how new knowledge is generated.

A distinctive feature of this programme is the opportunity to experience teaching and undertake research projects offered by colleagues in the School of Medical Sciences, giving you insight into the interface between laboratory-based science and patient-focused research.

Projects offered by academic clinicians and healthcare researchers may involve understanding disease mechanisms, evaluating emerging therapies, or analysing clinically relevant data. This exposure helps you appreciate how fundamental science translates into improved diagnosis and treatment, and provides valuable experience for students considering careers in medical research, clinical sciences or graduate-entry medicine.

Studying Biomedical Sciences at Leicester also means learning within a vibrant research environment. Teaching is informed by the latest discoveries, and modules in later years reflect the research strengths of the College of Life Sciences across areas such as infection and immunity, genetics, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and therapeutic innovation.

Graduates are well equipped for roles in laboratory science, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, as well as further study and professional training. If you are curious about how the science of discovery drives improvements in human health, and you want a degree that combines flexibility, depth and real-world relevance, Biomedical Sciences is a compelling and future-focused choice.

The first three years of this course are identical to the Biomedical Sciences BSc including the option to spend a Year in Industry or a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3. Your fourth year then lets you focus on refining your research and lab skills - while also putting into practice your employability skills - by conducting a research project.

Please note that this degree is not accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). We have chosen not to seek accreditation in order to offer you maximum flexibility in your choice of modules. Our programme includes embedded careers advice, providing guidance on a wide range of career options. This includes input from colleagues working as scientists within the NHS, who will offer insight into different routes of entry into biomedical and healthcare science careers. We will be applying for accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology for this course to match our other degree programmes.