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Biomedical Science (Pt)

UK & EU Students

Course Details

Classification:MSc

Course Duration:2 Years

Course Start Date:10 September 2012

Course Mode:Part Time

Subject Area:Biological and Biomedical Science

Course Fees

Students from England, Wales or Northern Ireland

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Students from Scotland and the rest of the EU

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Minimum Entry Requirements

EssentialBSc(Hons) Biomedical Science (at upper second class hons or above) or BSc(Hons) in a biological science subject (at upper second class hons or above) plus additional study as determined on application to the Registration Unit of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Additional RequirementsApplicant must be employed as a Biomedical Scientist in a clinical laboratory.

Non UK/EU Students

Course Details

Classification:MSc

Course Duration:2 Years

Course Start Date:10 September 2012

Course Mode:Part Time

Subject Area:Biological and Biomedical Science

Course Fees

Year Fee Description/Notes
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Minimum Entry Requirements

EssentialBSc(Hons) Biomedical Science (at upper second class hons or above) or BSc(Hons) in a biological science subject (at upper second class hons or above) plus additional study as determined on application to the Registration Unit of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Additional RequirementsApplicant must be employed as a Biomedical Scientist in a clinical laboratory.
Visa InformationOverseas students are not permitted on a student visa to study on a part-time basis. If you are here on another visa you may be able to study on a part-time basis.

Further Education Students

Course Details

Classification:MSc

Course Duration:2 Years

Course Start Date:10 September 2012

Course Mode:Part Time

Subject Area:Biological and Biomedical Science

Course Fees

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Programme Description

The programme operates as a two year, part-time, part day release modularised programme, designed to enhance the career prospects of NHS Biomedical Scientists. It encompasses the advanced study of pathophysiology, research methods, research planning and an extensive laboratory-based project relating to a topic agreed in association with the student's employer. The employer is responsible for the provision and funding of project work, whilst the student is supervised jointly by the hospital and university staff. The new structure in this IBMS accredited programme incorporates selected aspects of quality and laboratory management and the work-based IBMS Specialist Portfolio in the student’s specific discipline.

Assessment

Includes end of module exams, student centered learning exercises, project reportand oral exam.

Professional Accreditation

The MSc is accredited by the IBMS for admittance to its member grade, and some of its competence-based professional qualifications.

Why Choose This Programme?

The MSc qualification links into the National Health Service (NHS) career and salary structures and it is the only IBMS accredited, taught, generic post graduate programme of its kind offered in Scotland.

Career Opportunities

Healthcare Science laboratory work in public and private sectors.

How to Apply

Please contact Dr L Jones for an application form.
E: L.Jones@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)141 331 3202

Course Fee

Year: 2012-13         Fee: £2400    


Description/Notes: this is the fee for the complete 2 year programme
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