Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research (MSc) (2025 Entry)

Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research student in the lab

Course code

P-B91Z

Start date

29 September 2025

Duration

1 year full-time

Qualification

MSc

Led by

Warwick Medical School

Location

University of Warwick

Course code

P-B91Z

Start date

29 September 2025

Duration

1 year full-time

Qualification

MSc

Led by

Warwick Medical School

Location

University of Warwick

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Find out more about our Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research taught degree at Warwick

Take the next step in your research career with the University of Warwick. If you are a biologist, a mathematician, a physicist or a chemist interested in biomedical problems, our MSc in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research (IBR) could be for you.

Course overview

Our goal with this course is to prepare you for your next career stage, whether in academia or industry.

The MSc in IBR is a vibrant scientific community where you will gain knowledge in both life and physical sciences and train with the very best professional researchers in cutting-edge labs.

You will acquire a multidisciplinary mind-set, gain intellectual and practical skills across disciplines and develop as well-rounded scientists.

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

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

First degree (2:1) 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.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:

Band A
IELTS overall score of 6.5, with specific component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing and the rest not below 6.0.

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

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Academic References

We typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses, and two academic references for research courses.

You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.

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Additional requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Modules

Core modules

Frontier Techniques in Biomedical Research
Essential and Transferable Research Skills
Physical Biology of the Cell
Translational Biomedical Research & Diagnostics
Laboratory Project One
Laboratory Project Two

Optional Core Modules

Statistics for Data Analysis
Programming for Biomedical Data Analysis
Microscopy and Imaging
Mathematical Modelling of Biomedical Systems
Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry
Molecular Biology: Principles and Techniques

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

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Fee Status Guidance

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?

If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

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Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2024/25 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

Core text books
Printer credits
Dissertation binding
Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Scholarships and funding

Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarships and financial support

Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.

Living costs

Find out more about the cost of living as a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick.

Teaching

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.

Class sizes

Class sizes will vary, however on average they comprise of 10-15 students.

Assessment

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.

Reading Lists

If you would like to view reading lists for current or previous cohorts of students, most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library on the Talis Aspire platform.

You can search for reading lists by module title, code or convenor. Please see the modules tab of this page or the module catalogue.

Please note that some reading lists may have restricted access or be unavailable at certain times of year due to not yet being published. If you cannot access the reading list for a particular module, please check again later or contact the module’s host department.

Additional course costs

£2,000 (self-funding students) to cover laptop for duration of study and consumables for 2 x 11-week research projects.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, listing your allocated lectures, seminars, and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you when you join us.

Careers

Your career

Our department has a dedicated careers consultant to help boost your employability and prepare for a career. There are workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples include:

Career Society at Medical School Event
AFP Interview Preparation
Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
Foundation Programme (UKFPO) Information evening

Department

Warwick Medical School

Established in 2000, Warwick Medical School (WMS) forms part of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine at the University of Warwick. Alongside a range of educational opportunities, WMS has a reputation for research excellence, investigating solutions to significant global health challenges.

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Application deadlines

The application process for courses that start in September and October 2026 opens on 2 October 2025.

Applications close on 2 August 2026 for students who require a visa to study in the UK, to allow time to receive a CAS and complete the visa application process.

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