University of Glasgow: Biomedical Sciences

Summary

Crucial for clinical diagnosis of diseases and appropriate treatment of patients, Biomedical Science is vital to the operation of the NHS and related health industries. Largely based on individual research projects rather than coursework, the MRes allows you to specialise in a particular area of study. Especially useful if you want to proceed to a PhD.

* The aim of this programme is to complete two different extensive research projects of your choice allowing you to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills directly relevant to the study of human disease.
* Receive excellent training in a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques required to enter the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industries or to pursue a career in research.
* Experience the opportunity to specialise in a particular discipline or area.
* Gain valuable practical research experience to complete two extensive research projects.
* If you are aiming to study for a higher biomedical science degree, this programme is designed for you.
* The Mres is also an ideal introduction for overseas students who may wish to proceed to PhD biomedical science studies in the UK.

**Main Campus Location**

Mainly undertaken at the Gilmorehill Campus in the West End of Glasgow, with secondary teaching locations being the Garscube Campus to the north west of the city and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on the southside of the city. Both are easy to get to by bus, subway or car.

The overall aims of the programme are to provide you with:

* Knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue a career in laboratory research.
* Theoretical and practical understanding of advanced techniques used in modern biomedical sciences research.
* Opportunity to practice research skills in the laboratory by completing two extensive research projects.

### **Core Courses**

* THE MOLECULAR GENETICS OF DISEASE
* HIGHER SKILLS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
* PRESENTATION SKILLS IN THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
* MRES BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PROJECT 1
* MRES BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PROJECT 2

### Specialisms

Students can qualify to have a specialism added to their degree title by undertaking both of their projects in the same area of research.

Near the end of the programme they are asked what specialism they think they qualify for based on their projects and the programme lead makes a decision on this.

The specialisms are:

* Anatomy
* Biotechnology
* Cancer
* Cardiovascular Science
* Cell Engineering
* Molecular Genetics
* Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
* Neuroscience

Equipped with knowledge, understanding and practical skills, progress your career as a Biomedical Scientist or as a basis to pursue a PhD within the life sciences or medical sciences.

Previous students have gained employment within:

* PhD positions
* Contract Research Organisations
* Clinical Sciences
* Research Development Management
* Medical Writing
* Pharmaceutical and Biotechnical Industries

Summary

Crucial for clinical diagnosis of diseases and appropriate treatment of patients, Biomedical Science is vital to the operation of the NHS and related health industries.

* Research training for students intending to proceed to a career in biomedical sciences, either directly as a Biomedical Scientist or through a PhD.
* Similar to the MRes Biomedical Sciences, but with more teaching in the first part of the programme, and one research project.
* Experience learning a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques required to pursue a research career in biomedical science.
* Gain valuable practical research experience by using the skills and techniques acquired during the programme to complete an in depth research project.
* An ideal introduction for overseas students who may wish to proceed to PhD studies in the UK, Europe or the USA.

**Main Campus Location**

Mainly undertaken at the Gilmorehill Campus in the West End of Glasgow, with secondary teaching locations being the Garscube Campus to the north west of the city and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on the southside of the city. Both are easy to get to by bus, subway or car.

The overall aims of the programme are:

* to provide students with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to pursue a career in laboratory research.
* to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of advanced techniques used in modern biomedical sciences research.
* to provide students with the opportunity to practice research skills in the laboratory by completing an extensive research project in an area of their choice.

**Core courses include:**

* HIGHER SKILLS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
* THE MOLECULAR GENETICS OF DISEASE
* PRESENTATION SKILLS IN THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
* MSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PROJECT

**Optional courses may include:**

* DETECTING BIOMARKERS FOR PRECISION MEDICINE APPLICATIONS
* DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIES AND DEVICES
* ANIMAL MODELS OF DISEASE
* NEUROSCIENCE: ANIMAL MODELS OF DISEASE AND FUNCTION
* SNP ASSAY DESIGN AND VALIDATION
* TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALISATION OF BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH
* NEUROINFLAMMATION IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
* CURRENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND HEALTH
* EMERGING VIRUSES
* INTRODUCTION TO NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING BIOINFORMATICS
* VIRUSES AND CANCER
* PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
* BIO-IMAGING FOR RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
* IMMUNOTHERAPY AND PRECISION ONCOLOGY
* OMIC ANALYSES FOR THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES: FROM GENOMICS TO METABOLOMIC
* INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB PROGRAMMING (PGT)
* STATISTICS & RESEARCH DESIGN (PGT)
* ENDOCRINOLOGY IN HEALTH & DISEASE

**Want to combine Masters teaching and a PhD?**

Equipped with knowledge, understanding and practical skills, progress your career as a Biomedical Scientist or as a basis to pursue a PhD within the life sciences or medical sciences.

Previous students have gained employment within:

* PhD positions
* Contract Research Organisations
* Clinical Sciences
* Research Development Management
* Medical Writing
* Pharmaceutical and Biotechnical Industries