Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (SLQF 10)

This MSc course offers you the chance to focus your studies by studying different specific course like Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Pathology or Infection and will advance your skills and knowledge in laboratory management, together with modern scientific developments, such as genomics and stem cell technology.

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Course Type

Part Time

Course Commencement Dates

March 2024

Duration

02 years (01-year course work + 01-year research project)

Course Modules

1st Year 1st Semester (Compulsory modules)

MBS 1114

Genome and Human Genetics

MBS 1123

Transcriptomics

MBS 1133

Proteomics

MBS 1143

Research Methodology

MBS 1152

Ethics in Biomedical Sciences
1st Year 2nd Semester : Option 1 (** Student must choose one stream) | Stream 01- Molecular Medicine

MBS 1213

Workplace Based Learning

MBS 1224

Bioinformatics I

MBS 1234

Tools, Technologies and Therapeutics in Personalized Medicine

MBS 1244

Advances in Bioinformatics
1st Year 2nd Semester : Option 1 (** Student must choose one stream) | Stream 02- Molecular Diagnostic

MBS 1213

Workplace Based Learning

MBS 1254

Diagnostic Clinical Biochemistry

MBS 1264

Molecular Hematology

MBS 1274

Cancer biology and molecular pathology
1st Year 2nd Semester : Option 1 (** Student must choose one stream) | Stream 03- Microbiology and Clinical Immunology

MBS 1213

Workplace Based Learning

MBS 1284

Immuno - Diagnostics and Therapeutics

MBS 1294

Medical Microbiology

MBS 12104

Parasitology and Infectious Disease
2nd Year

MBS 2130

Research Project : Research project with 30 credits

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree including 30 credits in the relevant subject area recognized by the University Grants Commission or Ministry in charge of the subject of Higher Education

OR

  • A qualification of SLQF level 6 or above in the relevant area of study; OR
  • A professional qualification equivalent to SLQF level 6 or above, OR
  • Completion of NVQ level 7 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 0-4, as determined by the academic authority of Higher Education Institution, may be considered for admission in the field of specialization

Job Opportunities

  • Biomedical Scientists
  • Medicine Technologists
  • Academic Lecturers
  • Molecular Biologists