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Postgraduate biomedical sciences
Understanding human health and disease
Our postgraduate Biomedical Sciences programmes take your understanding of human health and disease to an advanced level.
By developing a specialism in bioinformatics, physiology or medical biosciences, or learning how to make life-changing discoveries through research, you can enhance your career opportunities and take a big step towards realising your ambitions.
It's not too late to start your studies this autumn - search our postgraduate Biomedical Sciences programmes for more information on module content, entry requirements, and application guidance.
Career prospects
Postgraduate study can open up new possibilities and help accelerate your career.
Career options available to Biomedical Science graduates can include:
- medical research in hospitals, universities, research institutes, and pharmaceutical companies
- clinical scientist
- medical laboratory scientist
- microbiologist in the food industry
- regulatory affairs executive (involving drug registration and patents)
- medical writing
- further study or academic research
Meet our postgraduate Biomedical Sciences students
Our students choose to study a postgraduate Biomedical Sciences degree for a number of reasons.
Explore our students' stories to find out about their backgrounds, ambitions, and how they are finding the postgraduate experience at Bradford.
Abimbola Jimoh
MSc Medical Bioscience
Abimbola travelled from Nigeria to Bradford in 2020 to begin her Master's degree in Medical Bioscience.
"I want to work with the Healthcare Professionals Council as a biomedical scientist. Looking further ahead, I see a possibility of a PhD in a couple of years, when I've got a feel of the workplace."
Aureliana Chilengue
MSc Medical Bioscience
Aureliana made the journey from Mozambique to study MSc Medical Bioscience at Bradford in 2020.
"Bioinformatics is so powerful in determining the diversity of M. tuberculosis and understanding tuberculosis transmission and resistance cases. I will probably be one of the few people in my country with these skills."
Diana Cardosa De Almeida
MSc Physiology and Molecular Biology
After completing her undergraduate degree in Portugal, Diana made the journey to Bradford to study a Master's in Physiology and Molecular Biology.
"I decided to do a Master's as I would like to work in research, and I think doing one gives you a good insight into what working in the field is like."
Postgraduate finance and funding
Postgraduate study is an investment in your future, and funding your degree has never been easier.
There are a range of options to help you cover the costs of studying, including loans and scholarships. Current and past University of Bradford students can also benefit from our Alumni Discount Scheme.
Find out more about financing your postgraduate studies:
Government loans of up to £12,167 are available to help cover your tuition fees and living costs while you study.
Every year the University of Bradford invests over £4m in scholarships to help students from all backgrounds.
The government provides doctoral loans of up to £27,892 to help cover your course fees and living costs while you study.