Program Overview

MSc Biomedical Sciences with Bioenterprise

The MSc Biomedical Sciences with Bioenterprise program at the University of York is designed to explore the molecular mechanisms of disease and apply this knowledge to develop new diagnostics and therapies. With breakthroughs in personalized medicine, stem cells, and gene editing, it's an exciting time to join the field.

Overview

• The program combines advanced research training with commercial awareness and entrepreneurial skills, preparing students to turn discovery into innovation.
• Students will build knowledge in biomedical research topics, data analysis, and programming, and professional research skills before tackling a group project and case studies.
• In the final semester, students will complete an extended independent research project on an applied biomedical topic.

Course Content

• The program includes research- and practitioner-led modules, comprising evaluation of contemporary research literature and seminars that highlight the research of biomedical scientists in the department.
• Modules include:
  • Data Analysis & Programming in the Biosciences
  • Research, Professional & Team Skills
  • Advanced Research Topics in Biomedical Sciences
  • Bioenterprise
  • Group Research Project
  • Molecular Basis of Disease
• A research project is also a key component, where students will complete an independent study module during the summer, designed to give them experience in managing and completing a project in a cutting-edge research context.

Fees and Funding

• Annual tuition fees for 2026/27:
  • UK (home): £13,900
  • International and EU: £32,900
• Funding information:
  • UK government Masters loans
  • Funding for UK students
  • Funding for international students
  • Chevening Scholarships

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching format: combination of lectures, seminars, and small group teaching.
• Teaching location: Department of Biology, Campus West.
• Assessment and feedback: variety of methods, including written reports, data analysis reports, oral presentations, group project work, posters, and written business plans.

Careers and Skills

• The program is an essential step into further research or a career in Biomedical Sciences.
• Graduates will be commercially aware of the opportunities in innovation and translation with their discipline.
• Transferable skills include critical thinking, reproducible data analysis visualization and interpretation, statistics and programming, written, oral, and graphical presentation of scientific ideas and data, and team work and collaboration.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification: 2:2 or equivalent in bioscience, or substantial industry experience.
• English language requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic and Indicator): 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component
  • Cambridge CEFR: B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component
  • Other qualifications: see University of York's postgraduate English language requirements.

Learning Outcomes

• Construct critical evaluations and summaries of scientific literature that demonstrate a deep understanding of the concepts and approaches at the forefront of research in Biomedical Sciences with relevance to Bioenterprise.
• Competently undertake the design of experiments for the collection, analysis, and modeling of data, and carry out research tasks in Biomedical Sciences with autonomy and independence.
• Evaluate state-of-the-art experimental and analytical approaches in Biomedical Sciences, drawing upon first-hand practical experience working in research laboratories.
• Work with a minimum of guidance and supervision as an individual, collaborative team member or leader to identify stakeholder needs and develop ethical and commercially viable research-based solutions.
• Critically evaluate and communicate aspects of the innovation and translation of research in Biomedical Sciences and its application in a variety of written and spoken formats.
• Apply technical expertise, practical experience, and other transferable skills to a wide range of working environments, including research laboratories, industries, and enterprises relating to Biomedical Sciences.