The Biomedical Sciences MSc provides opportunities for a broad learning experience in biomedical sciences and research training that will enhance students' employability.
About the course
Gain a comprehensive understanding of all the aspects of biology related to human health and disease, with this intensive one-year MSc.
You’ll explore everything from the way different cells and systems of the body work, through to the design and development of novel therapies, across a range of interlinked topics that are vital in biomedical research.
You’ll develop specialised knowledge and skills, through a practical research project in your chosen subject area, under the supervision of a leading senior investigator from one of UCL’s biomedical research groups.
You’ll also develop the academic abilities needed to progress to doctoral study, learning to critically analyse scientific papers and use data analysis approaches.
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Where the course can take you
This programme will prepare you for a PhD in the biomedical sciences, or a leadership career in the biomedical industries and provides a broad understanding of the various disciplines within the biomedical sciences that’ll ready you for multidisciplinary research.
You’ll also be well positioned for a variety of roles in both the public and the private sector. These could include advisory and consultancy roles for governmental agencies and NGOs, or research and development work across a broad range of industries including biotech, healthcare, medical writing and publishing, and pharmaceuticals.