Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research (MSc) (2022 Entry)
The MSc in IBR is a vibrant and inclusive scientific community centred on students’ experience and our goal is to prepare you for your next career stage, whether in academia or industry. Designed to be a gateway to a PhD, our IBR MSc programme will equip you with knowledge and skills in both life and physical sciences.
Warwick’s multidisciplinary ethos is not only demonstrated by a large choice of modules from physical biology, statistics, imaging, programming and modelling but also by masterclasses on cellular dynamics, microbiology and infection or applied medical technologies. During the year you will have the opportunity to conduct two 12-week research projects in two different disciplines preparing you for your future career.
Skills from this degree
- Analytical skills
- Research skills
- Presentation skills
- Computational skills
- Mathematical skills
First degree (2:i) or equivalent qualification, in Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Stats or Engineering), or Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences)
Maths A level or equivalent is strongly recommended.
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- Band A
- IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.
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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
- Frontier Techniques in Biomedical Research
- Essential and Transferable Research Skills
- Physical Biology of the Cell
- Laboratory Project One
- Laboratory Project Two
Optional Core Modules
- Statistics for Data Analysis
- Programming for Biomedical Data Analysis
- Mathematical Modelling for Biosystems
- Microscopy and Imaging
- Mass Spectrometry
- Molecular Biology: Principles and Techniques
Read more about the core and optional modules on the Medical School's website.
This course is all about being interactive. A balanced mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, hands-on and problem-solving sessions, as well as lab work, will train you to tackle biomedical issues with creativity.
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Class sizes will vary, however on average they comprise of 20-25 students.
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Our ethos is that assessments should reflect real-life situations and be a method to learn and progress.
As such, you will be assessed in many different ways, including short reports, dissertation, oral presentations, oral exams, posters and podcasts and more traditional written exams.
Additional course costs
£2,500 (self-funding students) to cover laptop for duration of study and consumables for 2 x 11-week research projects.
Reading lists
Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web page.
Your timetable
Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you when you join us.