Biomedical Studies (Distance Learning)
Position Details (Master's)
This Biomedical Studies (Distance Learning) MSc program from London Metropolitan University is a flexible online course designed to help you undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD), top-up your qualifications or progress to a postgraduate qualification in biomedical science. This course is ideal if you are already working in a biomedical science environment.
This Biomedical Studies (Distance Learning) program from London Metropolitan University taught entirely online, allows you to learn at your own pace with the support of our biomedical science team.
Quick Facts:
- Learning materials are available 24/7 through their Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Weblearn, with the majority of learning being self-directed. Core modules may include some online tutorials, giving you the option to engage with your module leaders and fellow students. However, this interactive side to the course isn't mandatory. As a participant of this master's course you'll have access to their online help service, where they aim to respond to all online queries as quickly as possible.
- Members of the academic staff are often ex-practitioners of biomedical science, and you’ll find many of their researchers and staff members are conducting cutting-edge research. The team is also involved in an active biomedical science research group covering areas such as immunology, haematology, microbiology and biochemistry.
- Like many of their applicants, you may already be working in a biomedical science environment, either as part of a health service or the broader industry. While people take the course for various reasons, it's especially well-suited for those seeking career advancement and CPD.
Career opportunities:
- Successful completion of these modules has helped their 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.
All modules on this course are accredited by theIBMS.
Courses include:
- Advanced Immunology
- Bioethics, Research and Grant Proposal
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease
- Cell Biology
- Cellular Pathology
- Clinical Biochemistry
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Jan 2026
London Metropolitan University
Online (Part Time)
2 years
Dec 2025