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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
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Location
Keele University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Whether youre seeking to switch careers, pursue a long-held interest in biomedical research or wish to develop subject-specific knowledge and improve your language skills, our Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science is specifically designed to prepare you for postgraduate study. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, youll spend a year engaged in tailored discipline-specific, pre-masters study which will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed at MSc level. On successful completion, youll transition directly onto our MSc Biomedical Science (Blood Science or Medical Microbiology) programmes, which are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
If you graduated in a different science or non-science subject, with a lower class science degree, or wish to improve your English, study, research and presentation skills, this Graduate Diploma provides additional support and extra time to prepare for fast-paced postgraduate study in the area of biomedical science.
Comprising of all aspects of human health and disease, biomedical science is one of the broadest areas of modern science and medicine. By developing new treatments and uncovering new knowledge which can save and improve lives, it is arguably one of the most important too.
The School of Life Sciences is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching with all of its programmes accredited either by the Royal Society for Biology and/or the IBMS. It has developed strong collaborative relationships with a range of diagnostic and clinical specialists who currently work in NHS Trusts and associated industries. These specialist practitioners not only help shape the curriculum to ensure you graduate with the skills and knowledge real employers need, but also provide valuable contributions to our teaching.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma (a score of 50% overall or more), you'll be eligible to progress to our MSc Biomedical Science programme, choosing a specialist pathway in either Blood Science or Medical Microbiology. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), it draws on the experiences of practicing health professionals to examine clinical and research applications within clinical biochemistry, immunology, haematology and transfusion science.
Blood Sciences is one of four different and distinct laboratory disciplines within the field of Biomedical Science, as outlined by the IBMS, alongside Infection Sciences, Cell Sciences, and Genetics and Molecular Pathology.
Your career
Biomedical science sit at the heart of multidisciplinary teams in healthcare, providing the vital scientific information which informs clinical decisions, monitors patient conditions, investigates disease and identifies ways to stop or fight infection.
The purpose of this Graduate Diploma is to prepare you to study one of two pathways we offer on the IBMS-accredited MSc Biomedical Science.
Positions may include:
Academic (PhD, teaching careers)
Biomedical engineer/scientist
Cell processing and manufacturing specialist
Clinical operations researcher
Clinical research scientist
Clinical trials researcher/coordinator
Drug development scientist
Geneticist
Grant writer
Industrial research scientist/analyst
Medical degree
Medical laboratory scientist
Microfluidic scientist
NHS biomedical scientists
Product development scientist
Research technician
Research trainee/fellow
Science entrepreneur
Scientific consulting
Scientific sales representative
Scientist in cell/gene therapy labs (R&D)
Scientist in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) labs (R&D)
Scientist in pharma (R&D)
Synthetic biologist
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 11,450per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
61st
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Campus address
Keele University, Staffordshire, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
46th out of 83 8
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Entry standards
/ Max 214130 61%46th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10076.0 76%60th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.00 75%51st
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