Biomedical Studies (Distance Learning)MSc

You will be required to have:

• a first or second class honours first degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or life sciences subjects (that included appropriate biomedical content), although other subjects may be considered

Lower grades, or non-degree qualifications supplemented by substantial work experience, may be considered at the interview stage.

You may be able to convert from less relevant BSc routes by undertaking study in appropriate subjects. See the Accelerated study section for more details.

Accelerated study

If you can demonstrate knowledge and skills at postgraduate level equivalent to up to one third of the MSc, PGDip or PGCert required modules, then you may apply through our Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) coordinator for appropriate transfer of credit.

You’re advised to discuss eligibility for credit with the pathway leader before completing a Credit Application Form.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

You will be assessed regularly through quizzes at the end of topic areas. Other assessments might include personal learning logs, timed online exams, essays, posters, leaflets and online presentations. Assessments for core modules may be held at set date and time points which will be provided in good time for you to be able to make yourself available.

Successful completion of these modules has helped our graduates to be considered for promotion at work, usually within biomedical science environments for employers such as the National Health Service (NHS).

If you have two years of relevant professional experience, you’ll also be able to apply for membership of the IBMS.

The fees are £740 per 10-credit module and £1,000 per 20-credit module, with the exception of:

• the Research Project module, costing £2,760 plus a work bench fee charge if conducted in our laboratories (or £2,220 for IBMS members), but this requires the Bioethics Research and Grant Proposal module to have been passed first
• the project module BM7P20DL (60 credits) costs £2,760 plus bench fees if conducted in our laboratories, IBMS Members pay £2,220 (requires Bioethics, Research & Grant Proposal to have been passed first)

All fees for this course are subject to standard university rules and regulations.

Should you exercise your statutory right to cancel your enrolment within 14 days, no fees or charges will apply and any payments made will be refunded.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.