Our bioscience courses can give you the essential skills to progress into a valuable research-based career. Our health research is rated second in the UK and research at Glasgow Caledonian is considered to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF2021) - making us the no. 1 Scottish modern university.
Whether you aspire to be a leading NHS scientist or want to develop clinical knowledge in fields such as virology, toxicology or pharmacology, we have the postgraduate course for you.
Be a part of Scotland’s leading modern university and take a look at our master’s courses below.
MSc Medical Bioscience
Course overview
The MSc Medical Bioscience course will advance your knowledge in cell and molecular biology, clinical microbiology, virology and pharmacology and apply this to understanding the causes and treatments of disease processes.
Graduate prospects
This practically focused course can help you start a career in Higher Education learning, clinical research, industrial and life science sectors, medical science writing and more.
Average salary
Entry-level biomedical scientists can earn a starter salary of £28,000-£40,000, where senior researchers can earn upwards of £50,000. Salary will vary by industry sector, experience level and location.
Designed for working scientists, the MSc Biomedical Science is the only one of its kind in the city of Glasgow.
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MSc
Part Time
2 - 3 Years
Jan 26
Glasgow
Why Glasgow Caledonian?
We know there’s a lot of choice for bioscience degrees out there. Here’s just some of the reasons why Glasgow Caledonian could be right for you:
Strong industry links: 91% of Glasgow Caledonian graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduating, with the majority in highly-skilled occupations (HESA, 2024)
We’ve got the stats to back it up: We’re ranked in the Top 50 of UK universities (The Guardian, 2024) as well as the leading modern university in Scotland
Professional development: Our focus on employability incorporates student development such as CV workshops, career planning, work experience and access to graduate job opportunities
Globally-accredited courses: Our biomedical science course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Financial aid options: Glasgow Caledonian is proud to offer a number of scholarships and bursaries as part of our mission to keep higher education accessible.
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