Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Integrated Master in Science - Biomedical Science - Including Placement Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,100
(c. USD29,633.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Biomedical scientists investigate disease origins, diagnostic methods, and treatment efficacy across various medical fields including cancer detection, blood transfusions, infectious diseases, and genetic disorders. Our interdisciplinary curriculum provides cutting-edge training in medical research techniques.
The MSci Biomedical Science program is an accelerated Integrated Masters degree offering global career prospects in this expanding sector. You'll gain expertise in molecular mechanisms driving biochemical processes, along with contemporary research methodologies to analyze and solve pressing biomedical challenges through practical laboratory experience.
This intensive program allows completion of your final year in just nine months - three months faster than traditional MSc programs. You'll develop essential biomedical competencies and acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills demanded by this evolving technological field.
By integrating undergraduate and postgraduate studies, you'll obtain comprehensive theoretical foundations, specialized research capabilities, and applied knowledge of industry practices. Focus areas include structural biology, pharmaceutical development, genomic studies, and data analysis - making our graduates highly sought-after by employers across multiple sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
GCSE: Mathematics C/4
A-levels: ABB- BBB or 128- 120 tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels, including B in Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics.
Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science, Human Biology, Geography, PE and Sociology (on a case by case basis) are all acceptable as second science A-levels.
BTEC: DDM.
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 128- 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent, including B in Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics.
IB: IB: 32-30 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655-555. Either must include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics grade 5.Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Sport, exercise and Health Science at Higher Level are all acceptable as second science subjects.
Standard Level Mathematics, if not taken at Higher Level, will also be required. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
22,100