Biomedical Sciences MSci

MSciIntegrated MastersHealth Sciences

Course Highlights

A four-year integrated masters, with the final two years at the Birmingham UK campus.
Study at the forefront of biomedical science, seeing how research drives clinical advances.
Access state-of-the-art laboratories across Dubai and Birmingham.
Opportunity to gain the Good Clinical Laboratory Practice certificate.

What You'll Study

Around 30 hours of weekly contact time through lectures, tutorials and supervised laboratory work, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework, practical work and a major research project.

Year 1

Build the foundations of molecular cell biology, physiology and immunity, with a major practical and research-skills module.

Fundamental Molecular Cell Biology20 credits
Integrated Molecular Cell Biology20 credits
Threats and Defences20 credits
Physiology of Body Systems20 credits
Discover: Practical, Academic and Research Skills40 credits

Year 2

Advance into cancer biology, infection and immunology with an applied skills challenge, plus options.

Cancer Biology and Treatment20 credits
Infection and Immunology20 credits
Challenge: Biomedical Skills in Practice40 credits

Year 3 (UK campus)

Advance into translational medicine and experimental design, with optional specialisms.

Translational Medicine40 credits
Experimental Design and Data Interpretation20 credits
Global Challenge20 credits

Year 4 (UK campus)

Deliver a substantial masters-level research project, with advanced options.

Research Project80 credits

Entry Requirements

A Level: AAB-ABB at A Level, to include two sciences (one from Biology or Chemistry). GCSE grade B/6 in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry if not offered at A Level.

IB Diploma: 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall, including at least two Higher Level sciences.

English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the University's required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.

Careers

Graduates progress into academia, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, clinical trials and regulatory roles across the biomedical sciences.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Subject to accreditation by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Master in Science (MSci)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

AAB-ABB at A Level, including two sciences

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Health Sciences

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Single honours, Integrated Masters

Tuition Fee

AED 156,718/yr

Apply online with your supporting documents. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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