MSc in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research
Overview
- An essential step of your training.
- Equips you with the advanced skills needed for a career in interdisciplinary biomedical research and enables discipline hopping from your current specialty.
- Combines taught modules with two research projects in two different disciplines.
See your MSc year at a glance here (PDF).
- You will learn and work across disciplines alongside students on the MRes in Translational Biomedical Research and the MSc in Reproductive Science, as well as the Molecular and Analytical Sciences CDT and the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership.
- You will have the opportunity and support to design your own research projects in two different disciplines.
- You will receive guidance and advice throughout the year, including regular one-to-one meetings with the course directors, and training in the professional skills that employers look for:
- presenting your research through talks, posters and podcasts, with dedicated podcast training from a professional science communicator
- writing a research proposal and defending it before a mock funding panel
- scientific writing for specialist and non-specialist audiences
- research ethics, integrity and good laboratory practice
- leadership and organisation
- You will be part of an active and friendly student-staff community with regular cohort activities and networking events.
MSc Course Structure
October–March: Taught modules
Core modules:
- Frontier Techniques in Biomedical Research
- Physical Biology of the Cell
- Translational Biomedical Research & Diagnostics
- Essential & Transferable Research Skills
Plus three optional modules from:
- Molecular Biology: Principles and Techniques
- Programming for Biomedical Data Analysis
- Statistics for Data Analysis
- Mathematical Modelling for Biomedical Systems
- Microscopy & Imaging
Find out more about the taught modules
March–September: Two research projects
- Two research projects in two different disciplines: Project 1 runs March–June and Project 2 July–September. Usually one is biology-focused and the other is in the physical sciences (e.g. chemistry, physics, maths, engineering or computer science).
- Project choice and design are student-led. Throughout Term 1, potential supervisors present their research at weekly online seminars. You will be encouraged to discuss your interests with them and will have the opportunity to design your own projects.
Find out more about the research projects
How to Apply
- MRC DTP studentships: the MSc is the first year of the 4-year programme. Apply for a fully funded position (fees plus stipend) through the MRC DTP.
- Standalone MSc: for fees, entry requirements and to apply, see the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research MSc course page.