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University of Glasgow: Biomedical Sciences
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Molecular Biosciences |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
MSc
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.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Experience learning a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques required to pursue a research career in biomedical science.
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An ideal introduction for overseas students who may wish to proceed to PhD studies in the UK, Europe or the USA.
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Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
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Research training for students intending to proceed to a career in biomedical sciences, either directly as a Biomedical Scientist or through a PhD.
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Similar to the MRes Biomedical Sciences, but with more teaching in the first part of the programme, and one research project.
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Gain valuable practical research experience by using the skills and techniques acquired during the programme to complete an in depth research project.
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.
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.
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to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of advanced techniques used in modern biomedical sciences research.
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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 MSc Biomedical Sciences Project Presentation skills in the biomedical sciences The Molecular Genetics of Disease
Optional Courses may include: Animal Models of Disease Bio-Imaging for Research Scientists The Cancer Microenvironment and Biomarkers Clinical Genomics Current trends and challenges in biomedical research and health Diagnostic technologies and devices Emerging viruses Genome Editing Identification of Disease-Causing Genetic Variants Introduction to Medical Communications Neuroinflammation in health and disease Omic Data Analysis and Visualisation, using R, for Biologists Omic analyses for the biomedical sciences: from genomics to metabolomic SNP Assay Design and Validation Technology Transfer and Commercialisation of Bioscience Research
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.
| mvls-mscbms@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Immunology or Neuroscience. We may also accept degrees in Chemistry, Zoology, Nursing, Veterinary, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering or Biology Education. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
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.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Research training for students intending to proceed to a career in biomedical sciences, either directly as a Top 10 in the UK for Biological SciencesBiomedical 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.
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: 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 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES MSc Biomedical MSc students 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
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Royal Society of BiologyThe 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.
| mvls-mscbms@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
| 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. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Masters in Research (MRes)
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.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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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.
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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.
-
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
-
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.
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 Higher Skills in Biomedical Sciences MRes Biomedical Sciences Project 1 MRes Biomedical Sciences Project 2 Presentation skills in the biomedical sciences The Molecular Genetics of Disease
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
| mvls-mresbms@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacy, Nanotechnology or Genetics. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
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.
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)
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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.
-
The MRes is also 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 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
| mvls-mresbms@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Research |
| 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. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
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