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.

**Academic contact: mvls-mscbms@glasgow.ac.uk
Admissions enquiries: www.gla.ac.uk/enquirenow
September start
MSc: 12 months full-time**

**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**

- The aim of this programme is to offer research training for students intending to proceed to a career in biomedical sciences, either directly as a Biomedical Scientist or through a PhD.

- TOP 20 in the UK for Biological Sciences (Complete University Guide 2020)

- 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.

- It is an ideal introduction for overseas students who may wish to proceed to PhD studies in the UK, Europe or the USA.

**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**

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**
- Molecular genetics of Disease

- Higher Skills in Biomedical Sciences

- Designing a research project

- Laboratory research project

**Optional courses may include**
- Bio-imaging for Researchers

- Drug development and clinical trials

- Drug discovery

- Emerging viruses

- Frontiers in cancer sciences

- Introduction to Matlab for biologists

- Neuroscience: in vivo models

- Omics for biomedical sciences

- Technology transfer and commercialisation of the biosciences.

**Programme alteration or discontinuation**
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.
www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/senateoffice/studentcontract/

**CAREER PROSPECTS**
The knowledge, understanding and transferable skills gained within this program will prepare you for a wide range of careers particularly those within the life sciences, clinical sciences, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries as well as preparing students for pursuing PhD positions.

Email	mvls-mscbms@glasgow.ac.uk
Telephone	0141 330 4515
Level	SCQF Level 11
Entry requirements	A second class Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject. Professional experience , particularly lab-based work, may be taken into account. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. English language requirements For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) ◾overall score 6.5 ◾no sub-test less than 6.0 ◾or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification: Common equivalent English language qualifications All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme: ◾ibTOEFL: 90; no sub-test less than: ◾Reading: 20 ◾Listening: 19 ◾Speaking: 19 ◾Writing: 23 ◾CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169 ◾CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169 ◾PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59 ◾Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme. Pre-sessional courses The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses: ◾School of Modern Languages and Cultures: English for Academic Study ◾BALEAP guide to accredited courses
Location	University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ

Fees

EU	8500 GBP for Whole course
England	8500 GBP for Whole course
Northern Ireland	8500 GBP for Whole course
Scotland	8500 GBP for Whole course
Wales	8500 GBP for Whole course
International	21920 GBP for Whole course

Summary

This MSc Biomedical Sciences programme offers research training for students intending to proceed to a career in biomedical sciences, either directly or through a PhD. It is based on taught coursework followed by a research project.

**Academic contact: mvls-mscbms@glasgow.ac.uk
Admissions enquiries: www.gla.ac.uk/enquirenow
September start
MSc: 12 months full-time**

**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**

Ranked amongst world top 100 for biological sciences.

The programme provides training in a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques required to pursue a research career in biomedical science.

You will gain valuable practical research experience by using the skills and techniques acquired during the programme to complete an in depth research project.

If you are aiming to study for a higher degree, or enter a biomedical career, then this programme is designed specifically for you.

If you want to enter the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, this programme provides excellent training.

It is an ideal introduction for overseas students who may wish to proceed to PhD studies in the UK, Europe or the USA.

This course is similar to the MRes Biomedical Sciences, but instead has more teaching in the first part of the programme, and one research project, which starts later in the year. This allows students more time to acquire knowledge and skills before they start their research work.

**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**

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**
- Molecular genetics of Disease

- Higher Skills in Biomedical Sciences

- Designing a research project

- Laboratory research project

**Optional courses may include**
- Bio-imaging for Researchers

- Drug development and clinical trials

- Drug discovery

- Emerging viruses

- Frontiers in cancer sciences

- Introduction to Matlab for biologists

- Neuroscience: in vivo models

- Omics for biomedical sciences

- Technology transfer and commercialisation of the biosciences.

**Programme alteration or discontinuation**
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.
www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/senateoffice/studentcontract/

**CAREER PROSPECTS**
The knowledge, understanding and transferable skills gained within this program will prepare you for a wide range of careers particularly those within the life sciences, clinical sciences, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries as well as preparing students for pursuing PhD positions.

Email	mvls-mscbms@glasgow.ac.uk
Telephone	0141 330 4515
Level	SCQF Level 11
Entry requirements	A second class Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject. Professional experience , particularly lab-based work, may be taken into account. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. English language requirements For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) ◾overall score 6.5 ◾no sub-test less than 6.0 ◾or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification: Common equivalent English language qualifications All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme: ◾ibTOEFL: 90; no sub-test less than: ◾Reading: 20 ◾Listening: 19 ◾Speaking: 19 ◾Writing: 23 ◾CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169 ◾CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169 ◾PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59 ◾Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme. Pre-sessional courses The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses: ◾School of Modern Languages and Cultures: English for Academic Study ◾BALEAP guide to accredited courses
Location	University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ

Fees

EU	8000 GBP for Whole course
England	8000 GBP for Whole course
Northern Ireland	8000 GBP for Whole course
Scotland	8000 GBP for Whole course
Wales	8000 GBP for Whole course
International	21020 GBP for Whole course

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.

**Academic contact: mvls-mresbms@glasgow.ac.uk
Admissions enquiries: www.gla.ac.uk/enquirenow
September start
MRes: 12 months full-time**

**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**

- 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.

- TOP 20 in the UK for Biological Sciences (Complete University Guide 2020)

- 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. (see below)

- 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.

- An ideal introduction for overseas students who may wish to proceed to PhD biomedical science studies in the UK.

**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**

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 include:**
- Molecular genetics of disease.

- Higher skills in biomedical sciences.

- Two individual 12 week research projects - By undertaking these two research projects in a cognate research area, MRes students can choose to specialise in a particular discipline or area.

**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

**Programme alteration or discontinuation**
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.
www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/senateoffice/studentcontract/

**CAREER PROSPECTS**
This program will prepare you for careers within life sciences, particularly those in which research plays a key role. You will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding and skills to allow you to progress as a researcher 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

Email	mvls-mresbms@glasgow.ac.uk
Telephone	0141 330 4515
Level	SCQF Level 11
Entry requirements	A second class Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject. Professional experience may be taken into account. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. English language requirements For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) ◾overall score 6.5 ◾no sub-test less than 6.0 ◾or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification: Common equivalent English language qualifications All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme: ◾ibTOEFL: 90; no sub-test less than: ◾Reading: 20 ◾Listening: 19 ◾Speaking: 19 ◾Writing: 23 ◾CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169 ◾CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169 ◾PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59 ◾Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme. Pre-sessional courses The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses: ◾School of Modern Languages and Cultures: English for Academic Study ◾BALEAP guide to accredited courses
Location	University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ

Fees

EU	8500 GBP for Whole course
England	8500 GBP for Whole course
Northern Ireland	8500 GBP for Whole course
Scotland	8500 GBP for Whole course
Wales	8500 GBP for Whole course
International	21920 GBP for Whole course

Summary

This Masters programme in Biomedical Sciences offers research training for those intending to proceed to PhD. It is largely based on individual research projects rather than coursework, and allows you to specialise is a particular area of study.

**Academic contact: mvls-mresbms@glasgow.ac.uk
Admissions enquiries: www.gla.ac.uk/enquirenow
September start
MRes: 12 months full-time**

**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**

Ranked amongst the world top 100 for biological sciences.

This MRes Biomedical Science provides training in a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques required to pursue a research career.

You will gain valuable practical research experience by using the skills and techniques acquired during the programme to complete two extensive research projects.

This programme is distinctive in that students complete two different extensive research projects of their choice, allowing them to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills directly relevant to the study of human disease.

If you are aiming to study for a higher biomedical science degree, this programme is designed for you.

If you want to enter the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, this programme provides excellent training and is an ideal introduction for overseas students who may wish to proceed to PhD biomedical science studies in the UK.

You can choose to specialise within a particular discipline or area, which can be important for career development, see programme structure below for more information.

**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**

The overall aims of the programme are to provide you with
- the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to pursue a career in laboratory research.

- a theoretical and practical understanding of advanced techniques used in modern biomedical sciences research.

- the opportunity to practice research skills in the laboratory by completing two extensive research projects.

**Core courses include:**
- Molecular genetics of Disease

- Higher Skills in Biomedical Sciences

- Two individual 12 week research projects (By undertaking these two research projects in a cognate research area, MRes students can choose to specialise in a particular discipline or area).

**Programme alteration or discontinuation**
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.
www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/senateoffice/studentcontract/

**CAREER PROSPECTS**
This program will prepare you for careers within life sciences, particularly those in which research plays a key role. You will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding and skills to allow you to progress as a researcher 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

Email	mvls-mresbms@glasgow.ac.uk
Telephone	0141 330 4515
Level	SCQF Level 11
Entry requirements	A second class Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject. Professional experience may be taken into account. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. English language requirements For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) ◾overall score 6.5 ◾no sub-test less than 6.0 ◾or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification: Common equivalent English language qualifications All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme: ◾ibTOEFL: 90; no sub-test less than: ◾Reading: 20 ◾Listening: 19 ◾Speaking: 19 ◾Writing: 23 ◾CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169 ◾CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169 ◾PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59 ◾Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme. Pre-sessional courses The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses: ◾School of Modern Languages and Cultures: English for Academic Study ◾BALEAP guide to accredited courses
Location	University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ

Fees

EU	7650 GBP for Whole course
England	7650 GBP for Whole course
Northern Ireland	7650 GBP for Whole course
Scotland	7650 GBP for Whole course
Wales	7650 GBP for Whole course
International	20150 GBP for Whole course