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Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research MSc

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

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Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research student in the lab

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P-B91Z

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MSc

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1 year full-time

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29 September 2025

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Warwick Medical School

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University of Warwick

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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.

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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

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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 10-15 students.

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Contact Hours

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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.

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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

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