Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology with Management Studies

Entry requirements

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree in biomedical science, medical microbiology, medical genetics, molecular biology, haematology or immunology. Other biology and medical science degrees will be considered on an individual basis.

All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of immunology and either haematology or medical microbiology. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are also welcome to apply.

Please note: each application for this course is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Link your academic knowledge to the practical applications of biomedical science in a business context.

Our Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology with Management Studies MSc is delivered by the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry. This school offers an outstanding and diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

We've invested heavily in the development of new facilities, including laboratories for teaching and research to provide students with access to ultra-modern equipment. As part of this course, postgraduate students may run or assist in lab sessions and may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader.

We have extensive links with leading healthcare and research laboratories, such as GlaxoSmithKline, the Institute of Cancer Research and local hospitals. Our links with industry provide a practical base for our courses. They also help us to ensure your studies are kept up to date and relevant to the workplace.

You can expect to receive up-to-the-minute information from practising biomedical scientists, as well as visits to specialist laboratories. This will enhance your knowledge of the working environment.