36 monthsProgramme duration
2,866 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
Online
Develop your scientific skills and explore specialisms wherever you are with our Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited Masters. As a working biomedical scientist, this postgraduate degree will take you on the next step towards Chartered Scientist status.
As well as being accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, our part-time MSc Biomedical Science degree is guided by an employers’ panel that includes the NHS.
Offered by distance learning and designed to fit in with your working life, this course is a great asset to your professional development.
You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies by choosing a specialist pathology area. Through this you can either enhance your knowledge and understanding of your current field or open up a new career path in a different specialism or an area such as management.
From the start of this three-year part-time Masters in Biomedical Science you’ll be supported by our tutors. The tutors include ARU lecturers and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)-registered hospital practitioners: Senior Biomedical and Clinical Scientists.
You'll develop the knowledge and skills which are essential to your success in the MSc and to practicing the assessment methods (construction of portfolios of evidence and a dissertation) used during the course. There are no examinations.
As a postgraduate student at ARU you’ll be taught through our learning management system (Canvas), where you can read and download learning activities and upload your work for assessment.
A number of activities will be carried out in your workplace and are aimed at evidence-gathering as well as improving employability skills appropriate to your work environment.
Self-evaluation is an important part of your learning throughout this course and for all modules (except the Masters Project) you’ll produce a critical reflective commentary justifying your approach.
You’ll be able to demonstrate the required depth and systematic understanding of knowledge in applied areas and across areas, and the ability to work with theoretical and research-based knowledge at the forefront of your academic discipline.
As well as being accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, our part-time MSc Biomedical Science degree is guided by an employers’ panel that includes the NHS.
Offered by distance learning and designed to fit in with your working life, this course is a great asset to your professional development.
You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies by choosing a specialist pathology area. Through this you can either enhance your knowledge and understanding of your current field or open up a new career path in a different specialism or an area such as management.
From the start of this three-year part-time Masters in Biomedical Science you’ll be supported by our tutors. The tutors include ARU lecturers and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)-registered hospital practitioners: Senior Biomedical and Clinical Scientists.
You'll develop the knowledge and skills which are essential to your success in the MSc and to practicing the assessment methods (construction of portfolios of evidence and a dissertation) used during the course. There are no examinations.
As a postgraduate student at ARU you’ll be taught through our learning management system (Canvas), where you can read and download learning activities and upload your work for assessment.
A number of activities will be carried out in your workplace and are aimed at evidence-gathering as well as improving employability skills appropriate to your work environment.
Self-evaluation is an important part of your learning throughout this course and for all modules (except the Masters Project) you’ll produce a critical reflective commentary justifying your approach.
You’ll be able to demonstrate the required depth and systematic understanding of knowledge in applied areas and across areas, and the ability to work with theoretical and research-based knowledge at the forefront of your academic discipline.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
Online
Develop your scientific skills and explore specialisms wherever you are with our Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited Masters. As a working biomedical scientist, this postgraduate degree will take you on the next step towards Chartered Scientist status.
As well as being accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, our part-time MSc Biomedical Science degree is guided by an employers’ panel that includes the NHS.
Offered by distance learning and designed to fit in with your working life, this course is a great asset to your professional development.
You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies by choosing a specialist pathology area. Through this you can either enhance your knowledge and understanding of your current field or open up a new career path in a different specialism or an area such as management.
From the start of this three-year part-time Masters in Biomedical Science you’ll be supported by our tutors. The tutors include ARU lecturers and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)-registered hospital practitioners: Senior Biomedical and Clinical Scientists.
You'll develop the knowledge and skills which are essential to your success in the MSc and to practicing the assessment methods (construction of portfolios of evidence and a dissertation) used during the course. There are no examinations.
As a postgraduate student at ARU you’ll be taught through our learning management system (Canvas), where you can read and download learning activities and upload your work for assessment.
A number of activities will be carried out in your workplace and are aimed at evidence-gathering as well as improving employability skills appropriate to your work environment.
Self-evaluation is an important part of your learning throughout this course and for all modules (except the Masters Project) you’ll produce a critical reflective commentary justifying your approach.
You’ll be able to demonstrate the required depth and systematic understanding of knowledge in applied areas and across areas, and the ability to work with theoretical and research-based knowledge at the forefront of your academic discipline.
As well as being accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, our part-time MSc Biomedical Science degree is guided by an employers’ panel that includes the NHS.
Offered by distance learning and designed to fit in with your working life, this course is a great asset to your professional development.
You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies by choosing a specialist pathology area. Through this you can either enhance your knowledge and understanding of your current field or open up a new career path in a different specialism or an area such as management.
From the start of this three-year part-time Masters in Biomedical Science you’ll be supported by our tutors. The tutors include ARU lecturers and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)-registered hospital practitioners: Senior Biomedical and Clinical Scientists.
You'll develop the knowledge and skills which are essential to your success in the MSc and to practicing the assessment methods (construction of portfolios of evidence and a dissertation) used during the course. There are no examinations.
As a postgraduate student at ARU you’ll be taught through our learning management system (Canvas), where you can read and download learning activities and upload your work for assessment.
A number of activities will be carried out in your workplace and are aimed at evidence-gathering as well as improving employability skills appropriate to your work environment.
Self-evaluation is an important part of your learning throughout this course and for all modules (except the Masters Project) you’ll produce a critical reflective commentary justifying your approach.
You’ll be able to demonstrate the required depth and systematic understanding of knowledge in applied areas and across areas, and the ability to work with theoretical and research-based knowledge at the forefront of your academic discipline.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
120+
88+
61+
176+
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in biomedical science or equivalent, HNC with bridging course, or HNC plus laboratory experience. Applicants should be employed in an appropriate laboratory to support learning and the project. Each applicant is considered on an individual basis. All applicants are advised to contact Dr Richard Jones ([email protected]) prior to application. Two references must be supplied.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
3 Years
Jan
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
2,866 GBP
International
2,866 GBP
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