Course overview
This Biomedical Sciences MSci Honours degree develops your understanding of how the human body functions in health and disease and equips you with the practical research experience you need. You will graduate well prepared to make a difference in modern medicine.
We're a National Centre of Excellence in biomedical research and our world-leading expert staff will guide you through your degree. This means you graduate with the latest knowledge in human health and disease.
Youâll explore the links between:
- anatomy
- biochemistry
- genetics
- immunology
- microbiology
- neuroscience
- pharmacology
- physiology
By gaining an understanding of research in these areas, you'll learn how we can develop either preventative approaches or new treatments for a range of common diseases, such as Alzheimerâs, autoimmunity, cancer, and diabetes.
BSc or MSci?
Some of our degrees are offered at two levels:
- three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- four-year Master in Science (MSci)
Our MSci degrees include an additional year of advanced study at masterâs level, where you will gain additional research and practical experience to increase your employability and have the opportunity to work alongside our world-leading experts.