Biomedical Science MSc

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Level of study:
Masters
Entry Requirements:
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Start date:
January 2026, September 2026 and January 2027
Duration:
One year full-time / Two years part-time / Two years full-time with one year with placement
Attendance:
Full-time, Part-time, Placement year
Course delivery:
On-campus (Clifton Campus)

Accredited

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Information for 2026/27

About this course

This accredited Biomedical Science postgraduate degree will provide you with a biological understanding of human disease processes, the treatment principles of such diseases, and the underlying biological disciplines that enable their study and explanation.

You will benefit from our extensive links with BioCity Nottingham, the city's groundbreaking healthcare and biosciences centre. One of the largest innovation and incubation centres of its kind in Europe. Not only will you be able to demonstrate your understanding of the biological basis of disease, its investigation and treatment, you will also demonstrate expertise in highly specialised and advanced research.

You may also be interested in MSc Biomedical Science by Flexible Learning - distance learning option.

Placement Opportunities

If you choose the sandwich-route, you will be given the opportunity to do a work placement to develop your professional experience.
World-Leading Research

99% of NTU’s Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy submission was assessed to be world-leading or internationally excellent by the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
A university campus experience

within one of Europe’s top 25 student cities, and home to over 75,000 learners.

If you are part-time or a sandwich student, you will continue to study the second year from the modules listed below.

Module information

A standard full-time MSc course is made up of 180 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the course:

Semester 1 (Oct - Dec) - Core modules

Semester 1 (Oct - Dec) - Optional modules (choose one)

Semester 2 (Jan - April) - Core modules

Semester 2 (Jan - April) - Optional modules (choose one)

Semester 3 (April - May) - Core module

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Teaching methods

lectures and guided reading
supported by the University’s virtual learning portal and other electronic facilities
seminars
given extensive guidance and practice in written and oral presentation skills
delivery of the programme by using professional practitioners in the teaching team

Assessment

written assignments
computer-aided learning packages
dissertation
oral presentation
laboratory reports
formal examinations.

Research-informed teaching

By daring to think differently our research is tackling real-world issues. The subjects you will study with us are informed by our research so you can be sure your knowledge will be cutting-edge in your field. In the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) - the UK's system for assessing the quality and impact of research in universities - we’re proud that 99% of NTU’s Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy submission was assessed to be world-leading or internationally excellent.

How you're assessed

You will be assessed by both coursework and written exams.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in lectures or seminars. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Claire Hawkes

Senior Lecturer

Dr Claire Hawkes is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences and Course Leader for the MSc Biomedical Science (Full-time on-campus) course.
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Adaikala Antonysunil

Senior Lecturer

Dr Adaikala Antonysunil is a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry at the School of Science and Technology, with an interdisciplinary background spanning Nutriepigenomics, Molecular Biology, and Epidemiology.
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Mark D. Turner

Associate Professor

Dr Turner is Co-Lead for the NTU Research Theme: Diabetes, Chronic Diseases & Ageing and Associate Professor of Biomedical Molecular Biosciences at Nottingham Trent University. His research focuses on understanding the causes of diabetes and inflammatory diseases, and identifying new therapeutic targets for drug development.
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Jonathan Thomas

Senior Lecturer

Jonathan Thomas is a Senior Lecturer in the department of Biosciences. Jonathan is specialising in the study of population genomics and molecular epidemiology of staphylococci.
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Jack Leo

Senior Lecturer

Jack C. Leo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biosciences. He is focusing his research on the transport of outer membrane proteins in Gram-negative bacteria.
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Marion Hogg

Senior Lecturer

Dr Marion Hogg is a Senior Lecturer Molecular Cell Biology. Her research focuses on transfer RNA processing in neuronal health and disease.
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Colin Mudd

Senior Lecturer

Colin Mudd is a Biosciences Senior Lecturer in the School of Science and Technology at NTU
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Aida Rajic

Senior Lecturer

Dr Rajic is Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology and Course Leader for MSc Pharmacology, January start. She is also Deputy UG and PG Placement manager.
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Entry requirements

UK students

Academic entry requirements: 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as biology, biomedical science, pharmacology or microbiology.

Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.

Additional requirements for UK students

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Other qualifications and experience

We welcome applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds and work experience. We consider credit transfer, vocational and professional qualifications, and any work or life experience you may have.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Academic entry requirements: 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as biology, biomedical science, pharmacology or microbiology.

Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.

We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional requirements for international students

There are no additional requirements for this course.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

Other qualifications and experience

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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Getting in touch

If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students

- see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

Full-time - £10,300
Full-time with placement year - £10,300 + £1,905 for placement year
Part-time - £5,150

Please note that if you are considering a course that runs over more than one year, the tuition fee stated is for the first year of study. The course fee for the second year may be subject to annual review.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including scholarships, discounts and loans.

Scholarships

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies. See which courses are eligible for scholarships.

Alumni discount

We’re happy to offer a 20% alumni discount to most current NTU students and recent NTU alumni. This discount is currently available for those starting an eligible postgraduate taught, postgraduate research or professional course.

Postgraduate loans

There is a government postgraduate loan scheme for Masters degrees. The loan contributes towards costs of study, and students can put it towards tuition fees, maintenance costs or other costs at their discretion. Find out more about postgraduate loans.

International students

- see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

Full-time - £20,750
Full-time with placement year - £20,750 + £1,905 for placement year

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including scholarships, discounts and loans.

Scholarships

Alumni discount

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money, the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham and how to budget.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Lab lockers

A refundable deposit is required for laboratory lockers (approximately £5).

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

Careers and employability

Successful completion of this course positions students for high-level employment in the biosciences sector, or further research at PhD level and beyond.

Placements

NTU is one of the most employment-focused universities. Increasingly, employers want to recruit graduates who have real-world work experience. That’s why all of our courses, across every subject area, offer you a work experience opportunity. Our experts help build and support your future with a range of career programmes and events.

The school of Science and Technology will work closely with you to help find a placement and strengthen your CV and interview techniques. You'll be supported and assessed throughout your placement year and will write a reflective report and diary at the end of your placement. When you successfully complete your placement and submit your placement report, you will be eligible to receive an additional award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice.

Please note that placements are not guaranteed and the process is competitive through an application and interview process.

If you take the sandwich route, and start this course in September / October you will complete your placement following your taught modules and research project. If you start in January you will complete one term of taught modules and your project, then go on placement before returning to NTU for your final term of modules.

Our recent students have taken placements across a wide range of companies including the NHS, Pfizer and Public Health England. They secured varied roles such as Trainee Biomedical Scientists (Immunology), Biomedical Science Assistant and Volunteer Mentor.

Re:search Re:imagined

To us, research is about more than writing papers and proposing new ideas. By daring to think differently, we’re disrupting the research landscape and finding the answers to the questions that really matter. From conservation management to sustainable farming, we’re inspiring the brightest minds to rise up and find solutions to some of the most significant global challenges facing society.

Learn more about Re:search Re:imagined

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).
Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:
- NHS
- Quotient Bio Research
- NHS Blood and Transplant
- Rosalind Franklin Laboratory
- Pro Pharma Group
- Oncologia
- Upperton Pharma Solutions
Our graduates are…

Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Genetic Technologist
- Clinical Research Associate
- Medical Information Specialist
- Histologist
- Clinical Scientist
- Research Scientist
Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.
NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Campus and facilities

You’ll mainly be studying in the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Centre (ISTeC) and the Rosalind Franklin Building with access to facilities including our extensive SuperLab, with space for almost 200 students.

Our self-contained, community-focused Clifton Campus has been designed to keep students busy between lectures. Catch-up with your coursemates in the Pavilion’s barista café and Refectory; brainstorm group presentations in chic and stylish study spaces; enjoy some proper R&R in The Point, home of our Students’ Union. The campus also hosts the multimillion-pound Clifton Sports Hub, offering great options for everyone — whatever your interests, and however competitive you’d like to get!

You’re also right next to the bright lights of Nottingham — one of Britain’s top 10 student cities, and one of Europe’s top 25. All through termtime, a dedicated on-campus bus service will get you to the heart of the action (and back) in under 25 minutes. You’ll find a city stuffed with history, culture, and well-kept secrets to discover at your leisure: enjoy lush green spaces, galleries, hidden cinemas and vintage shopping by day, and an acclaimed food, drink and social scene by night.

Applying

UK students

Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.

Keeping up to date

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International students

Apply online through our NTU applicant portal.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.