Details
This interdisciplinary Masters programme is suitable for graduates in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy and forensic science who wish to tackle challenging problems in life and medical sciences.
The programme, delivered by academic staff and practitioners in hospitals and industry, combines training in:
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Chemistry and physical techniques
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Image analysis
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Life science and medicine
Gaining skills and expertise from different sciences and medicine will uniquely position you for careers in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and imaging industries. The programme also includes a major research project at the interface between chemistry, imaging and biomedicine and offers the opportunity to pursue further Doctoral (PhD) studies.
The programme is delivered within the PSIBS unit, which is the UK EPSRC Centre of excellence for postgraduate training in Biomedical Imaging, led by Chemical Biology Professor, Mike Hannon.
Modules
Students follow a programme that provides the necessary theoretical foundations, laboratory and practical skills for cross-disciplinary research at the Life Sciences Interface. Six tailor-made taught modules and a major research project are combined with training in communication skills and public understanding of science.
For your major research project (120 credits) you will have a wide choice of projects selected from our suites of projects at the interface between imaging chemistry and biomedicine. This is your opportunity to put into practice the skills you develop in the taught modules and to undertake an exciting piece of frontier and interdisciplinary research. You may select your research project at the outset of the programme, but can change that selection if your interests change during your studies on the first three taught modules (up to the end of November). Alternatively you may wait and choose your project in November when you have commenced the programme. The taught modules (60 credits) are compulsory and this means that you study them alongside all the other students on your programme and get to know them well. It also ensures that you get a solid academic grounding across the breadth of the course on which to build your research skills and develop the ability to work and communicate across disciplines.
Modules
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Module
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Module
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Credit
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BS1
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Bioscience for Engineers
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10
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BS2
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LM frontiers in Biomedicine for EPS
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10
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EPS1
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LM Molecular Probes and Imaging Techniques
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10
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EPS2
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LM Frontiers in Physical Science for Biomedical Imaging
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10
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CS1
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LM Imaging and Image Analysis
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10
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Comm Skills
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Communication Skills
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10
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Research Project
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Research project
Exemplar projects
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120
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees for home/EU students (2013/2014)
Tuition fees for international students (2013/2014)
Further funding information
Learn more about fees and funding.
Scholarships and studentships
The University of Birmingham is committed to promoting and nurturing excellence. To reward and encourage excellence in entry, we are delighted to be able to offer the following scholarships for 2013 entry on our MSc and MRes programmes.
Students attracting overseas fees
A £3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a number of privately funded, full fee paying, international Master’s students. The scholarship is awarded to applicants who have demonstrated excellent academic results in their previous degree studies.
Students attracting home/EU fees
A £1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a number of privately funded, full fee paying, Home/EU Master’s students. The scholarship is awarded to applicants who have demonstrated excellent academic results in their previous degree studies.
Applicants to the courses will be considered for these awards at application stage and if you are successful you will be notified when your offer is made.
For further information contact the PSIBS Biomedical Imaging Centre directly (psibs@contacts.bham.ac.uk) or email financialsupport@bham.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Required subjects and grades: 2(i) or 2(ii) degree or equivalent
Applicants must have a good Honours degree in Chemistry or a cognate discipline (for example biochemistry, pharmacy, forensic science…). We accept a range of qualifications from different countries.
We seek highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in developing themselves and their skills, and the ability to maximise the benefits of training at the interface between chemistry and biomedicine.
Learn more about entry requirements
International students
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements.
Standard English language requirements apply
Additional information:
How to apply
When clicking on the Apply Now button you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online. Further information regarding how to apply online can be found on the How to apply pages
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