Taught course
Biomedical Laboratory Science
Entry requirements
A 2:1 in a relevant Honours degree is normally accepted as the entry requirement for the course. Applicants with a 2:2 are also actively encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with alternative qualifications with academic attainment or skills in subjects which are directly relevant to the course will also be considered.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Work in industry-standard facilities, gaining an understanding of human disease from the biological mechanisms that underpin disease pathology to the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of modern biomedical laboratory sciences.
- Develop applied research techniques using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
- Build confidence in presenting your work to academic and professional audiences.
- Enhance investigative skills including the design, execution and interpretation of practical work.
Biomedical science plays a pivotal role in healthcare. This course has been designed to respond to the increasing need for highly skilled biomedical researchers across a range of industries. The programme aims to explore normal and pathological cell processes and relate these to clinical features, diagnostic procedures and responses to therapy in a range of model diseases.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time16 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time8 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- part time8 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time4 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- enquiries@shu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +441142255555