MSci Biomedicine
About this course
MSci Hons in Biomedicine, a biomedical science degree centred on biological and medical principles to understand, diagnose, manage and treat diseases. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year integrated master's course culminates in an extended research project and is supported by research-active academics working across areas such as cancer, infectious conditions, and inflammatory disorders. The first year establishes core knowledge through modules like Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics and Biotechnology, Introduction to Biosciences, Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity, and Molecules to Cells, with optional study available in areas such as biomedical science and pharmacology. The second year advances into molecular and cellular mechanisms via Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism, Cell and Developmental Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, alongside optional choices including drug design and neuroscience. Year three focuses on independent investigation and complex pathology through compulsory study in Biosciences Research Project, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, and Global Health Challenges, supplemented by diverse optional modules spanning bioinformatics, ageing, and ethics. The final fourth year centers upon the Biosciences Integrated Master's Research Project, allowing students to build on earlier investigative training through specialised optional study in advanced therapeutics, brain disorders, and neglected tropical diseases.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Biology and one other science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in one further HL science subject from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 39%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 18%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Genetics and Biotechnology
- Introduction to Biosciences
- Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity
- Molecules to Cells
- Foundations of Biomedical Science
- Foundations of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science
- Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Molecular Genetics
- Drug Design and Development
- Fundamentals of Neuroscience
- Life Cycle of Proteins
- Pharmacology
- Biosciences Research Project
- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
- Global Health Challenges
- Advanced Drug Design and Development
- Advanced Neuroscience - Circuits and Systems
- Bioinformatics
- Biology of Ageing
- Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Ethics in Biomedicine
- Medical Genetics and Clinical Immunology
- Pathobiology
- Biosciences Integrated Master's Research Project
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer - Bench to Bedside
- Drug Development from Concept to Clinic
- Emerging Therapeutics in Immunology
- Neglected Tropical Diseases
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Biomedicine at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Biomedicine at Lancaster University do next?
50% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Biomedicine at Lancaster University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Biomedicine at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Biomedicine at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.