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Biomedical Science (Graduate Diploma) Pre MSc, GradDip

Keele University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Graduate Diploma

  • Location

    Keele University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • 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

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 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

Keele University

  • University League Table

    61st

  • Campus address

    Keele University, Staffordshire, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    46th out of 83 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    130 61%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    60th

    25
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    51st

    5

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