About the course

All our teaching staff are working in research and many are pioneers in their own field. Our courses have a strong international reputation.

Our Centre for Investigative and Diagnostic Oncology has pioneered techniques for cancer diagnosis and treatment including our breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for bladder cancer. The Haematology department is active in research into blood cancers, HIV and AIDS.

Clinical biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of the human body and how it is affected by disease. It’s a fascinating subject combining theory with practical skills to diagnose and treat everything from endocrine disorders to antenatal complications.

Whether you’re working in a hospital laboratory or researching new treatments, you’ll be doing vital, rewarding work which will improve and very often save lives.

Accreditations

This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS). This means that the curriculum meets professional standards, which will help prepare you to work in modern healthcare, the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industry, as well as various career pathways in the biomedical sciences.

What you will gain

If you’re currently working in clinical biochemistry, this masters degree will help you progress to a more senior position. You could also pursue an academic career or study for a PHd.

We’ll help you build strong practical laboratory and diagnostic skills using the university’s specialist laboratories, virtual laboratory simulation, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers and flow cytometers.

You’ll apply these skills to roles within diagnostic laboratories in both the public and private health sectors, such as management, consultancy, lab supervision, and in local or international positions in hospitals, schools, and universities.