Biomedical Science MSc

Western Bank, Sheffield,, United Kingdom

Shortlist

# =118QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

33,970 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Biomedical science research aims to understand how the human body functions in health and disease, allowing scientists to develop treatments that can improve and save lives.

This MSc allows you to choose from one of two specialist pathways so you can gain core knowledge and practical skills in the area of cutting-edge biomedicine that most interests you.

If you choose our Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine pathway you’ll be trained how to culture, manipulate and analyse human stem cells, learning directly from our experts in the Centre for Stem Cell Biology. You’ll get the chance to master techniques such as stem cell and 3D organoid cultures, manipulation of animal models used to study human disease, in-situ hybridisation and fluorescence microscopy.

Our Cell Biology and Drug Development pathway will allow you to explore cell and animal models and cutting-edge techniques used in the drug discovery industry. Through hands-on training, you’ll develop real-world skills from robotics and automation to cell culture, biomedical assays and high throughput drug screening.

No matter which pathway you choose, you’ll also study lecture modules, giving you a deep understanding of the core concepts underpinning the pharmaceutical industry. You’ll develop your scientific, analytical, and critical thinking skills during your core modules, too. We’ll teach you how to present your science in writing and other media, use R statistical analysis software, critically interpret scientific literature, and manage your own research project.

The biggest part of the course is your research project where you’ll spend up to five months embedded in one of our research laboratories. You'll be working closely with our academics and scientists, using our state-of-the-art facilities to perform your own biomedicine research. These facilities include light microscopy and electron microscopy, purpose-built zebrafish, mouse and fly facilities, and proteomics and single cell omics facilities. Our Bateson Centre also allows us to study model organisms, enabling researchers to understand human disease pathways at the physiological and molecular level.
Example past research projects include:

Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine pathway:

Characterization of subpopulations of otic progenitors derived from human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESCs)
The mechanisms of genetic changes in human pluripotent stem cells
Patched 1 function in skeletal muscle stem cells and its implication in muscle wasting

Cell Biology and Drug Delivery pathway:

Differentiation of a new neuronal cell line into a nociceptive phenotype for use in pain and pharmaceutical research
Targeting Cancer with novel targeting therapeutics
Immunosenescence: a novel mechanism by which pathogenic bacteria evade innate immunity

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Characterization of subpopulations of otic progenitors derived from human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESCs)
The mechanisms of genetic changes in human pluripotent stem cells
Patched 1 function in skeletal muscle stem cells and its implication in muscle wasting

Cell Biology and Drug Delivery pathway:

Differentiation of a new neuronal cell line into a nociceptive phenotype for use in pain and pharmaceutical research
Targeting Cancer with novel targeting therapeutics
Immunosenescence: a novel mechanism by which pathogenic bacteria evade innate immunity

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Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

61+

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

88+

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

13,260 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

33,970 GBP

Other Expenses

Scholarships

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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

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QS subject rankings

2013
#51-100
2014
#51-100
2015
#51-100
2016
#51-100
2017
#101-150
2018
#101-150
2019
#101-150
2020
#101-150
2021
#130
2022
#=134
2023
#114
2024
#115
2025
#=118

Ranking criteria

Overall

Academic Reputation

Citations per Paper

83.1

Employer Reputation

H-index Citations

68.6

International Research Network

60.1

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Western Bank, Sheffield,, United Kingdom

# =118QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

33,970 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

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Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

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