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Clinical Biochemistry (MSc)

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Year of entry: 2012

Degree awarded: MSc

Duration: 12 months FT

Entry requirements:

The programme is suitable for graduates in biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, pharmacy, medicine and other biological subjects which contain elements of biochemistry and/or physiology. Graduates in chemistry are accepted onto the programme but do have to have studied significant elements of biochemistry and/or physiology during their undergraduate degree.

An honours degree (2:1 minimum), or overseas equivalent, is required for direct entry to the programme. Flexibility on entry requirements will be considered for candidates with proven appropriate professional experience. Under these circumstances candidates will be considered on an individual basis and may be required to enrol initially on the Diploma track.

Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2012, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • MSc (full-time)
    UK/EU students (per annum): £6,800
    International students (per annum): £17,800

The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.

Number of places/applicants: 20

Contact email: rebecca.green-3@manchester.ac.uk

Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 275 5265

How to apply:

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The application deadline for the 2012 course is 31 March 2012

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Clinical Biochemistry
The programme is specifically designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of clinical biochemistry as conducted within the modern health science laboratory.