MSci Biomedical Sciences
About this course
MSci in Biomedical Science, providing broad training across medical disciplines through an integrated master's format. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The curriculum spans four years and includes modules in biochemistry, molecular biology, and laboratory science.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences)
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for MSci Biomedical Sciences (6A12) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 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 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 37%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 26%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Tutorials Year 1
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- From Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Laboratory Science
- Introduction to Experimental Biology - Human Biology
- Introduction to Microbiology and Immunology
- Writing and Referencing Skills (online unit)
- Body Systems
- Excitable Cells: the Foundations of Neuroscience
- Health & Safety online course
- History of Biology
- Biodiversity
- Genes, Evolution and Development
- Drugs: From Molecules to Man
- Chemistry for Bioscientists 1
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Science & the Modern World
- Academic Tutorials Year 2
- Human Sciences EDM
- Science Communication
- Science & Society RSM
- Biochemistry RSM
- Cellular Biochemistry RSM
- Genetics RSM
- Microbiology RSM
- Molecular Biology RSM
- Clinical Sciences RSM
- Anatomy RSM
- Pharmacology RSM
- Physiology RSM
- Immunology RSM
- Molecular Medicine RSM
- Developmental Biology RSM
- Genome Maintenance & Regulation
- The Dynamic Cell
- Cell Metabolism & Metabolic Control
- Cell Membrane Structure & Function
- `Omic Technologies & Resources
- Principles of Developmental Biology
- Fundamentals of Bacteriology
- Principles of Infectious Disease
- Immunology
- Parasitology
- Endocrinology
- Body Systems 2
- Human Anatomy & Histology
- Clinical Drug Development
- Drugs & the Brain
- Membrane Excitability: Ion Channels & Transporters in Action
- Motor Systems
- Sensory Systems
- Molecules and Cells in Human Disease
- Haematology
- Organismal Genetics
- Introduction to Virology
- Disease in Nature
- How to Make a Brain
- Introduction to Cancer
- Bioethics: Contemporary Issues in Science & Biomedicine
- From Cholera to COVID-19: A Global History of Epidemics
- Exploring Enterprise
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Tools and Techniques for Enterprise
- Tools & Techniques for Enterprise
- Interdisciplinary Sustainable Development
- Enterprise Strategy and Marketing
- Enterprise Feasibility
- Enterprise in Healthcare
- LEAP BSL Part 1 (A1.1) Semester 1
- LEAP BSL Part 1 Semester 2 (A1.1)
- Academic Tutorials Year 3
- MSci Project Literature Review and Research Proposal
- MSci Experimental Skills Module
- Biomedical Sciences - Essay Paper
- Biomedical Sciences - Problem Paper
- Biochemical Basis of Disease
- Current Topics in Microbiology
- Advanced Immunology
- Gene Regulation & Disease
- Human Genetics & Evolution
- Cell Signalling
- Bioethics: Contemporary Issues in Science & Biomedicine
- Human Reproductive Biology
- Advanced Endocrinology
- Cardiovascular Systems
- Toxins, Toxicants & Toxicity
- Neuroinflammation in Health & Disease
- Membrane Transport and Signalling in Health & Disease
- Advanced Developmental Biology
- Neuropharmacology of Human Health
- Clocks, Sleep & the Rhythms of Life
- Learning, Memory & Cognition
- Hormones & Behaviour
- Molecular Biology of Cancer
- Stem Cells
- Cell Adhesion
- Advanced Parasitology
- Immune Response & Disease
- Role of Diagnostics in Medicine
- Preclinical Study Design for Biomedical Research
- Introduction to Nanomedicine
- Cutting-edge Methods in Biomedical Sciences
- MSci Bioinformatics Tools and Resources
- Computational Approaches to Biology
- MSci Reproducible Data Science
- Primate Evolution and Human Origins
- Madness and Society
- From Sherlock Holmes to CSI: a History of Forensic Science and Medicine
- Climate Change & Society
- Tools and Techniques for Enterprise
- Tools & Techniques for Enterprise
- Advanced Technology Enterprise
- Interdisciplinary Sustainable Development
- Enterprise Strategy and Marketing
- Enterprise Feasibility
- Enterprise in Healthcare
- From Cholera to COVID-19: A Global History of Epidemics
- MSci Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Biomedical Sciences at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Biomedical Sciences at University of Manchester do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Biomedical Sciences at University of Manchester?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Biomedical Sciences at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Is MSci Biomedical Sciences at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
How many students continue on MSci Biomedical Sciences at University of Manchester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.