MSc Clinical Biochemistry

On our MSc Clinical Biochemistry, you’ll study a total of six modules based around various aspects of clinical biochemistry over the course of one year. 

You’ll cover essential concepts relevant to the practice of modern clinical biochemistry, enabling you to develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current practice. You’ll look at taking a systematic approach to disorders and the analytical techniques and recent advances in biomedical science, including specialist and diagnostic approaches vital in the clinical environment. 

We've designed our Research Methods and Ethics in Biomedical Science module to help you develop advanced skills in research methods. You’ll explore the evidenced-based and ethical frameworks you’ll need to complete your own in-depth, independent research project. 

Above all, your research project is your chance to tackle the issues that fascinate you most. With a deep dive into a topic of your choice, your project will help you understand both the process and the communication of scientific enquiry. You’ll be guided through your proposal and review process to equip you with the skills you need to complete an independent piece of research.

Our research

We represent one of the highest concentrations of health research excellence, ranking 15th in the UK for the power of our health and biomedical research (REF 2021). 

Our research is targeted at alleviating the threats of infectious disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke and age-related decline to human health and wellbeing. We recognise that a fundamental understanding of how biology and biological interactions contribute to these disease conditions will inform clinical application and policy change to benefit human health and wellbeing. Our research stretches through prokaryote microbiology, through eukaryote cell, tissue and organ biology to clinical science and human population studies.  

We conduct basic and translational research to understand biological systems in disease, sensing and detecting by-products of disease and contemporary challenges, including ageing and development of new technologies for personalised medicine. 

Our scientists are pioneering new ideas with global, real-world application. You’ll be joining a collaborative community dedicated to improving health and wellbeing, making a positive difference to people's lives. 

You’ll need a UK honours degree – normally a 2:2 – or the international equivalent, in biological or biomedical science including the study of Clinical Biochemistry. We might also consider your application if you a have an equivalent professional qualification or substantial relevant professional experience, or if you have an HNC medical laboratory science plus at least 10 years’ experience. If you are a fellow of The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), you’ll be eligible for exemption from some of the units on the course. 

International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international

Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.