Biomedical and Molecular Sciences MSc

Biomedical science studies the human body, diseases, and how to treat them. Molecular science studies molecules and their interactions.

Together, biomedical and molecular sciences study living things to understand how they work. They look at cells, genes, and molecules to find out how they affect health and disease. They also help develop new medicines, therapies, and diagnostic tools.

Why study this course?

This master's course focuses on key areas in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. It will help prepare you for a future in these industries.

You'll gain knowledge and skills that employers are looking for. This includes understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of a range of diseases. This can help develop better ways of diagnosing and treating disease.

You'll carry out research with world-leading researchers who are at the top of their field. This could be work on a laboratory based project which will look at a real life issue.

You'll also experience the latest technologies related to:

• data analysis
• cell imaging
• protein and proteome analysis
• cell culture and manipulation – including of stem cells.

You'll have access to technologies that are of industry standard. These include drug discovery and phenotypic screening technologies. These are rarely found in an academic setting.

You'll become an efficient problem solver and a successful project manager. You'll develop skills that will prepare you for your future career. This could be in academia, industry, or a range of other exciting possibilities.

What you will learn

You'll get detailed knowledge and skills in a range of topics, including:

• biomedical science
• cell biology - key topics and research directions
• molecular science - the fundamental units of life, in both normal and diseased states
• the molecular basis of diseases - genetics, epigenetics and genomics
• scientific method and skills
• technology platforms that underpin biomedical science and molecular science research
• computing and bioinformatics
• imaging and manipulation of cells
• current research directions in the development of new and improved treatments for disease.

Following the taught component of this course, you'll work on your research project. You'll work on this alongside our world-leading research staff.

The benefits of studying this course with us

We have been the top UK university for biological sciences research since 2014. This is according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise.

In our School of Life Sciences, we host three world-leading centres for excellence. These are in drug discovery, cell signalling, and targeted protein degradation.

We are the world's most influential research institution in pharmaceuticals. We host one of the largest (and longest) collaborations with the pharmaceutical industry.

We are home to over 800 researchers and doctoral students making fundamental discoveries. These include the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying health and disease.

Our teaching and curriculum is informed by the work of this world-leading research. This means you'll learn the most up-to-date theory and practice.

Our lab spaces are set up to encourage collaboration and networking. This helps you become part of a diverse and international scientific community.

Our teaching is preparing the next generation of employable graduates. All our degrees have a real-world focus.

This course can also be studied with modules from our School of Business. This gives you strong skills in business, management, entrepreneurship, or marketing.