MSc Biomedical Sciences

The Undergraduate Biomedical Science course from the University of Strathclyde offers comprehensive knowledge and skills in all areas of biomedical science. This BSc Honours degree enables students to formatively explore the scientific investigation of human health and disease. The course aims to expose students to a wide range of scientific disciplines that underpin biomedical science and its applications in health care and biomedical industries. Course Content: The degree programme offers a combination of lectures, laboratory classes, tutorials and seminars. The course covers topics from molecular biology and infection biology to endocrinology and medical genetics, and from biochemistry and physiology to microbiology and pharmacology. These topics give a broad overview of the human body in health and disease at both the molecular and systemic level.Key Modules: Key modules in the course include Medical Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology and Anatomy, Clinical Genetics, Immunology and Haematology, Infection Biology, Clinical Biochemistry, Endocrinology, Neurobiology, and Molecular Medicine.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology. Graduates from accredited degree programmes have the educational qualification for registration as a Chartered Scientist.Future Careers: The biomedical science degree opens up a wealth of career opportunities. Graduates can pursue careers in hospital and forensic laboratories, pharmaceutical and bioscience companies, health and safety agencies, public health laboratories, environmental agencies, universities, and schools. The course also prepares students for further postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.