MSc Clinical Biochemistry

Our best defence against disease isn’t a new therapy, wonder drug or technological miracle. It’s knowledge. On our MSc Clinical Biochemistry course, you will gain the technical skills and in-depth understanding to explore, harness and add to that knowledge.

Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. This means our expertise is recognised as meeting the high standards of proficiency for biomedical scientists. Our teaching is informed by the latest advances in research ensuring you develop the practical skills and experience that employers’ value. 

It’s a masters course that offers both a theoretical understanding of clinical biochemistry concepts, together with the practical techniques to apply those theories in research – equipping you for practice at specialist level.

You’ll study a range of units, taking a systematic approach to disorders, developing expert analytical techniques and exploring the essential concepts around general, specialist and diagnostic clinical biochemistry.

You’ll also complete an independent Research Project, building professional-level research skills. This is your opportunity to explore the issues that fascinate you – making the most of our extensive links with hospitals across Greater Manchester to conduct research in clinically relevant areas in a real-world context.

Throughout this clinical biochemistry masters course, will have the support of an expert team and access to specialist laboratory facilities. 

On our MSc Clinical Biochemistry course, you’ll study a total of eight units over the course of one year.

This includes six units based around various aspects of Clinical Biochemistry. You will cover essential concepts relevant to the practice of modern clinical biochemistry, enabling you to develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current practice. You’ll look at taking a systematic approach to disorders and the analytical techniques and recent advances in Biomedical Science, including specialist and diagnostic approaches vital in the clinical environment.

Our Recent Advances in Biomedical Research core unit offers you the opportunity for independent study of a topic at the forefront of biomedical research.  

We have designed our Research Methods and Ethics in Biomedical Science unit to help you develop advanced skills in research methods. You’ll explore the evidenced-based and ethical frameworks you’ll need to complete your own in-depth, independent research project.

Above all, your research project is your chance to tackle the issues that fascinate you most. With a deep dive into a topic of your choice, your project will help you understand both the process and the communication of scientific enquiry. You’ll be guided through your proposal and review process to equip you with the skills you need to complete an independent piece of research.