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Why not step away from your degree for a year to dive deeper into the science that underpins clinical practice? This integrated Masters degree combines advanced biomedical teaching with hands-on research training.
Dive into the science that drives modern medicine. You'll gain a solid understanding of the research behind biomedical topics that you are most interested in with the opportunity to undertake a novel research project in this field. Throughout the MSci Medical Sciences degree, you will explore cutting-edge developments in one of a range of specialised themes:
- Cardiovascular Sciences
- Neurogenetics
- Neuropharmacology
- Immunology and Immunotherapy
- Aging and Inflammatory disease
- Endocrinology and Metabolism
Course highlights
- 76th in the world, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally. QS World University Rankings, 2026
- 11th in the UK. QS World University Rankings, 2026
Follow your interests and explore the scientific foundations of medicine through cutting-edge research and expert-led teaching with subject-specific modules tailored to your interests.
- Undertake a novel research project in an area of personal interest, supervised by leading academics and clinicians
- Develop the ability to critically analyse relevant literature and apply ethical judgment to guide your research
- Gather your own scientific data, use statistical methods to analyse and interpret it objectively
- Organise and present your research progress effectively, whether verbally, in a written thesis, or as a presentation for publication
- Birmingham is an internationally-renowned centre for translational cancer research that combines high-quality basic science and trials infrastructure with the largest clinical referral base in Europe.
Whether you⿿re passionate about understanding disease mechanisms, developing new therapies, or shaping the future of medicine through research, the MSci in Medical Sciences offers a transformative year that will elevate your medical training and open doors to exciting career pathways.
Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness.
Careers Network
Our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offer support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
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Open to all students studying Medicine
Available for all students studying Medicine who have successfully completed their third or fourth year
Students studying medicine following successful completion of their third or fourth year and who will return to the fourth or fifth year of the MBChB course on completion of the intercalation. You will need to have a credit-weighted average mark of at least 55% in the first two years of your course. The programme is not available before you have completed at least one year of clinical training. Dental students are advised to contact the Programme Lead prior to applying.
Apply for partial scholarships
Whether you⿿re passionate about understanding disease mechanisms, developing new therapies, or shaping the future of medicine through research, the MSci in Medical Sciences offers a transformative year that will elevate your medical training and open doors to exciting career pathways.
Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness.
Careers Network
Our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offer support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
1. Specialised themes
The modules listed below are for the following specialised themes:
- Cardiovascular Sciences
- Neurogenetics
- Neuropharmacology
- Immunology and Immunotherapy
- Aging and Inflammatory disease
- Endocrinology and Metabolism
Compulsory module title
- Research Skills
- Medical Sciences Research Project
2. Cancer Sciences
Cancer Sciences is designed for intercalating Medical students who want to gain in depth knowledge and research training through practical experience in a leading cancer research centre. Birmingham is an internationally-renowned centre for translational cancer research that combines high-quality basic science and trials infrastructure with the largest clinical referral base in Europe.
The modules listed below is for the specialised theme of Cancer Sciences only.
The following must be taken:
Compulsory module title
- Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer
- Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
- Genomics and genome-based therapeutics
- Medical Sciences Research Project
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