Postgraduate Taught

Biomedical Sciences

A Biomedical Sciences student working with equipment in the laboratory
A Biomedical Science student working on equipment in the Allam Medical Building
A student taking a measurement on the upper body of a skeleton
A student looks through a microscope in a Biomedical research lab
A biomedical science student in the lab holding a skeleton
Gain advanced skills for a research-lab career on our Masters degree.
Enhance your lab and research skills working within cutting-edge facilities such as our PET centre, Microscopy Suite and Allam Research Building.
You’ll complete a research project in a topic of your choice supported by a member of our expert team.
Our research tackles biomedical challenges and has long-established collaborations with industry.
You’ll graduate with skills that are at the forefront of medical science research, ready for role within a range of organisations from the NHS to private pathology labs.
A Biomedical Sciences student working with equipment in the laboratory
A Biomedical Science student working on equipment in the Allam Medical Building
A student taking a measurement on the upper body of a skeleton
A student looks through a microscope in a Biomedical research lab
A biomedical science student in the lab holding a skeleton

Build the advanced research techniques you need to drive innovation that saves lives.

You’ll learn within cutting-edge facilities. At a university that’s located at the heart of strong biotechnology industry, close to leading companies such as Smith & Nephew and Reckitt.

You’ll be taught by research-active staff. Gain an in-depth understanding of the underlying generic, biological, physiological, and cellular causes of diseases and how they can be treated. And graduate with the advanced knowledge and research design and data analysis skills you need for a research-lab career.

  • Gain in-depth knowledge

    of diseases and how to treat them

  • Cutting-edge facilities

    in our pre-clinical imaging unit

  • State-of-the-art labs

    in our £10 million Allam Research Building

  • Strong links

    with companies in the biotech industry

  • Taught by research-active staff

    for the best learning experience

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Course overview
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About this course

You’ll take part in lectures, problem-solving exercises and practical sessions. Explore the ethical and moral consequences of research in this subject area. Build critical thinking and data evaluation skills. And complete a research project in a biomedical science topic of your choice.

You’ll benefit from our strong connections with industry. Supported by a personal tutor throughout your studies, you’ll also have regular contact with experienced researchers working in the biomedical field. And get to hear from guest speakers in the field such as clinical staff from local hospitals.

Our programmes are informed by the latest innovation and research. With research-led teaching that builds on our long-established collaboration with external researchers across industry, the NHS and other universities.

Researchers at Hull are addressing some of the major challenges in biomedical research and practice. We collaborate with clinical researchers, the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and industry to understand and tackle multimorbidities, for example. And we’ve been pioneering lab-on-a-chip technology since its inception in the 1990s.

Choose your modules

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.

Cellular and Molecular Biology of Cancer

This module covers the cellular and molecular basis of cancer. Topics covered include the molecular and cellular hallmarks of cancer, basic components of carcinogenesis, as well as specialist lectures in the areas of cancer diagnosis, and molecular diagnostic imaging.

Core20 credits

Medical Imaging and Drug Delivery

Explore the biomedical application of medical imaging and drug delivery. Topics include the physical principles of medical imaging, the role of nuclear imaging technologies (PET and SPECT) in the study and treatment of disease, the principles of drug delivery techniques and the latest advances in theranostics.

Core20 credits

Research Methods in Biomedical Sciences

Gain the understanding and technical ability to perform laboratory techniques used in biomedical research laboratories. These include Flow Cytometry, RT-qPCR, confocal microscopy, tissue culture, and protein analysis, as well as building transferable technical skills. 

Core20 credits

Diseases in Biomedicine

Research in biomedical science underpins our understanding of human diseases and provides insight into their effective management and treatment. In this module, you will study selected areas of cardiovascular and haematological diseases and discuss possible treatments.

Core20 credits

Infection and Immunity

Explore the overlap between the fields of microbiology and immunology, focusing primarily on pathogen-host interactions and the immune response to infection.

Core20 credits

Current Topics in Biomedical Science

Choose a topic, within a key aspect of biomedical science, to perform an in-depth review of scientific literature.

Core20 credits

Biomedical Sciences Research Project

Take part in a specifically designed research project, and put into practice what you have learned during the taught modules, the research methods module and any workshops. This module will prepare you for your next career move, by giving you relevant experience of work in the lab.

Core60 credits
7 Modules

Entry requirements

What do I need?

Typical offer
2:1 in relevant subject area

At least a 2.1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences, or related degree in a life science subject.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.

In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

What do I need?

Typical offer
2:1 in relevant subject area

At least a 2.1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences, or related degree in a life science subject.

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Fees & funding

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.

Find out more about our scholarships

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 25% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.

Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.

International Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students.

To find out more and see if you're eligible, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Take a look at our facilities

PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Research Centre

We’re one of the few UK campuses with a pre-clinical imaging unit. This state-of-the-art facility uses medical imaging tech for research and early diagnosis of diseases such as cancer and dementia.

Microscopy Suite

You could carry out research in our Microscopy Suite – an imaging facility for investigating the diagnosis of cancer and metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.

Allam Research Building

You could have the chance to carry out cutting-edge research projects in our state-of-the-art £10 million Allam Research Building – a centre for cancer and cardiovascular research.

The Daisy Building, based at Hull’s Castle Hill Hospital

You could access this leading research lab – where technology to treat cancer, heart conditions and respiratory problems are being developed.

See more in our virtual tour
PET research lab
Microscopy
student using chemistry equipment
Daisy Building
PET research lab
Microscopy
student using chemistry equipment
Daisy Building
anna reynard FHS biomedical science graduate at Hull Royal Infirmary

Future prospects

You’ll graduate with skills that are at the forefront of medical science research, ready for a career in this dynamic field where continual advancements in healthcare and science drive innovation and research.

You could progress to further study with a PhD, or a research-lab career. You’ll be able to take research-focused roles in academic and industry – in sectors such as health and pharmaceutical.

Our graduates have gone on to secure roles within the NHS, Medical Research Council, and government-funded and private pathology laboratories.

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Your next steps

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.

Not ready to apply?

We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.

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All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

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