Advanced Biomedical Science

MSc

Location

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Start dates available

  • September 2026

Start dates available

  • September 2026

The MSc Advanced Biomedical Science programme has been developed to address the evolving challenges in clinical laboratory practice by equipping students with advanced scientific knowledge, research expertise, and leadership skills.

As the field of biomedical science continues to advance, there is a growing need for scientific leaders who can drive innovation, enhance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, and improve healthcare outcomes. This programme fosters a multidisciplinary approach, encouraging collaboration and critical thinking to tackle complex biomedical issues.

Industry collaboration, authentic assessment, and interprofessional opportunities bridge the gap between academic study and real-world biomedical science practice. Authentic assessments provide meaningful, experience-based assessment that mirrors professional responsibilities, preparing students for leadership roles in biomedical science.

Interprofessional learning further develops this by fostering collaboration across disciplines, encouraging students to think beyond their specialism, and equipping them with the communication and teamwork skills essential for innovation within clinical laboratory settings. 

These elements combine to produce graduates who are well-prepared to take on leadership roles in clinical, academic, and industrial settings, contributing to the transformation of biomedical science through research, innovation, and professional excellence.

As the field of biomedical science continues to advance, there is a growing need for scientific leaders who can drive innovation, enhance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, and improve healthcare outcomes. This programme fosters a multidisciplinary approach, encouraging collaboration and critical thinking to tackle complex biomedical issues.

Industry collaboration, authentic assessment, and interprofessional opportunities bridge the gap between academic study and real-world biomedical science practice. Authentic assessments provide meaningful, experience-based assessment that mirrors professional responsibilities, preparing students for leadership roles in biomedical science.

Interprofessional learning further develops this by fostering collaboration across disciplines, encouraging students to think beyond their specialism, and equipping them with the communication and teamwork skills essential for innovation within clinical laboratory settings. 

These elements combine to produce graduates who are well-prepared to take on leadership roles in clinical, academic, and industrial settings, contributing to the transformation of biomedical science through research, innovation, and professional excellence.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Advanced Biomedical Science

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Advanced Biomedical Science

Duration

University of Staffordshire postgraduate courses are usually 1 academic year duration when studying full-time and 2-3 academic years duration for part-time.

Course content

Key Objectives and Graduate Outcomes:

  • Advanced Scientific Knowledge and Application: Gain a comprehensive understanding of biomedical science, applying advanced concepts to solve clinical and scientific challenges.
  • Research and Innovation in Biomedical Science: Develop expertise in designing and conducting high-quality research, generating new knowledge to advance evidence-based practice.
  • Scientific Leadership, Collaboration, and Professionalism: Cultivate leadership skills to manage projects, mentor colleagues, and contribute to biomedical advancements within a multidisciplinary framework.
  • Critical Thinking and Data Interpretation: Employ statistical and bioinformatics tools to analyse and interpret biomedical data, making informed, evidence-based decisions.
  • Communication and Knowledge Translation: Effectively convey complex scientific information to diverse audiences, translating biomedical research into real-world applications that shape policy and practice.

Key Objectives and Graduate Outcomes:

  • Advanced Scientific Knowledge and Application: Gain a comprehensive understanding of biomedical science, applying advanced concepts to solve clinical and scientific challenges.
  • Research and Innovation in Biomedical Science: Develop expertise in designing and conducting high-quality research, generating new knowledge to advance evidence-based practice.
  • Scientific Leadership, Collaboration, and Professionalism: Cultivate leadership skills to manage projects, mentor colleagues, and contribute to biomedical advancements within a multidisciplinary framework.
  • Critical Thinking and Data Interpretation: Employ statistical and bioinformatics tools to analyse and interpret biomedical data, making informed, evidence-based decisions.
  • Communication and Knowledge Translation: Effectively convey complex scientific information to diverse audiences, translating biomedical research into real-world applications that shape policy and practice.

Academic year

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Entry requirements

You’ll normally need a minimum 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject. However, accredited professional qualifications or vocational experience can be considered, and we strongly encourage anyone interested in the course to get in touch.

You’ll normally need a minimum 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject. However, accredited professional qualifications or vocational experience can be considered, and we strongly encourage anyone interested in the course to get in touch.

For equivalent entry requirements in your home country, please see the information on our country pages.

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Facilities

Science Centre

Our £30 million Science Centre in Stoke-on-Trent contains specialist laboratories with the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Read more

Find out more about our Science Centre Facilities

Careers

The aim of the course is to create leaders in Biomedical Science. Whether you're about to graduate from an undergraduate course, or you're currently working as a Biomedical Scienteist, this course aims to help you to progress your career into a leadership role either within the NHS or private sector. 

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

The MSc Advanced Biomedical Science programme is designed to provide a transformative learning experience, underpinned by the University academic strategy of delivering high-quality, inclusive, and innovative education. Teaching is student-centred, research-informed, and industry-aligned, ensuring graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the biomedical sector.

Industry engagement is embedded throughout the curriculum, with guest lectures, case studies, and collaborative projects offering real-world insights into current and future practice.

Key features of the programme are simmersive pedagogy and case-based learning, which integrates simulation-based learning with immersive digital technologies to create realistic clinical and laboratory environments. This approach allows students to engage with complex biomedical scenarios, refine their problem-solving skills, and develop confidence in applying advanced scientific techniques in a controlled yet dynamic setting. Similarly, a focus on interprofessional education fosters collaboration with professionals from healthcare, life sciences, and biomedical industries allowing students to develop a multidisciplinary perspective, essential for addressing contemporary challenges in biomedical science.

The MSc Advanced Biomedical Science programme is designed to provide a transformative learning experience, underpinned by the University academic strategy of delivering high-quality, inclusive, and innovative education. Teaching is student-centred, research-informed, and industry-aligned, ensuring graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the biomedical sector.

Industry engagement is embedded throughout the curriculum, with guest lectures, case studies, and collaborative projects offering real-world insights into current and future practice.

Key features of the programme are simmersive pedagogy and case-based learning, which integrates simulation-based learning with immersive digital technologies to create realistic clinical and laboratory environments. This approach allows students to engage with complex biomedical scenarios, refine their problem-solving skills, and develop confidence in applying advanced scientific techniques in a controlled yet dynamic setting. Similarly, a focus on interprofessional education fosters collaboration with professionals from healthcare, life sciences, and biomedical industries allowing students to develop a multidisciplinary perspective, essential for addressing contemporary challenges in biomedical science.

Assessment

Assessment is authentic, practice-informed, and designed to develop scientific leaders. Real-world assessments such as research proposals, business plans, data-driven decision-making exercises, and professional presentations mirror the requirements of professional practice and provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to conduct independent research, critically evaluate clinical data and communicate findings effectively, and apply the leadership skills and professional acumen necessary to drive innovation in biomedical science.

Assessment is authentic, practice-informed, and designed to develop scientific leaders. Real-world assessments such as research proposals, business plans, data-driven decision-making exercises, and professional presentations mirror the requirements of professional practice and provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to conduct independent research, critically evaluate clinical data and communicate findings effectively, and apply the leadership skills and professional acumen necessary to drive innovation in biomedical science.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

  • Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
  • Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
  • Academic writing (including how to reference)
  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Staff

The academic team at the University of Staffordshire has a national profile for excellence and innovation in biomedical science education, ensuring that teaching is driven by the latest research, regulatory developments, and professional need.

Ian Davies

Associate Professor

My expertise is within clinical pathology laboratories and the use of biomedical investigations in the diagnosis and investigation of disease. I'm Module Coordinator for Professional Practice for Biomedical Scientists and Cellular Pathology.

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Dr Richard Halfpenny

Course Director

Richard spent 16 years working in a business setting before returning to university studying a PhD on the species discrimination of cryptic Culex mosquito species using non-molecular methods, and their olfactory mediated sugar feeding behaviou…

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Fees

For the course starting on 21 September 2026 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for MSc-Full-time
Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £10,925 per course £17,500 per course

For the course starting on 21 September 2026 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for MSc-Full-time
Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Part-time £10,890 per course £17,460 per course

If you would like to know more about the fees listed and what this means to you then please get in touch with our Enquiries Team.

Alumni discount

If you've previously completed a University of Staffordshire undergraduate degree (excluding HND and foundation degrees) you may be entitled to a discount of up to 25% off your course fees for any subsequent postgraduate taught course (terms apply, see the alumni discount page for details). If you have any questions about how this relates to you, please contact feesandbursaries@staffs.ac.uk.

Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs

Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. 

For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan of up to £11,570 to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options; part-time, full-time and distance learning. 

For more information and how to apply visit masters loan.

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Location Award Study option Start date Apply Link
Stoke-on-Trent campus MSc Full-time 21 September 2026 Apply now

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