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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Biomedical and Life Sciences

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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2 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MPhil Biomedical and Life Sciences at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Lancaster’s PhD programmes in Biomedical and Life Sciences bring students from all over the world to our world-class research facilities. Over a three or four-year period you will develop and execute a significant body of research in your chosen field of biomedical science that will contribute to the development of new knowledge. Areas of PhD research fall within, but are not limited to, the diverse biomedical portfolio of our academic staff - global health, cancer biology, diseases of the brain, infectious disease, drug discovery and biomedical ethics. International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £2,619 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Biomedical Science
Biomedical Ethics and Research Integrity
Specialist Scientific Communication and Dissemination
Advanced Molecular and Cellular Techniques
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Global Health
Research Design and Statistical Analysis
Independent Research Project and Thesis
Professional Development for Researchers
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,238

per year

Total Course Cost (24 months)£10,476

Home Student Fee

£2,619

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,500£31,500
3 years£22,000£25,500£33,500
5 years£27,500£32,500£40,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

53%Working
19%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-05-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship – Postgraduate

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Guaranteed

Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Biomedical and Life Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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