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.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• Experience learning a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques required to pursue a research career in biomedical science.

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

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

Email	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.

Email	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