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Health and medical science

You want to make a difference to people’s wellbeing. Get the skills you need for a fulfilling career in health care or medical science - whether you're just starting out in your chosen profession, or you want to boost your existing knowledge and experience with a Masters degree or research programme.

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Biomedical Science

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
  • Learn in our state-of-the-art 200-seat SuperLab in the heart of our £45m Science Centre
  • Study in Cambridge, the world-renowned centre for life sciences
Course details Apply

Laboratory Scientist

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Degree Apprenticeship

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
4 years
Course features
  • Study while you work, with no tuition fees
  • Work-based approach allows you to deliver impact in the workplace as you learn
  • Select optional modules to further focus your specialism on either enhanced laboratory practices or bioinformatics.
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Operating Department Practice

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
Accredited by:

HCPC and The Royal College of Surgeons

HCPC and The Royal College of Surgeons logos
Course details Apply

Paramedic Science

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
Accredited by:

HCPC

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Course details Apply

Applied Bioscience

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time Sept
,
15 months full-time Jan
,
28-months-part-time-sept
,
33-months-part-time-jan
Accredited by:

Royal Society of Biology

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Course details Apply

Art, Health and Wellbeing

Postgraduate - MA : PG Cert : PG Dip

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
  • Develop your creative practice to approach global health and well-being challenges
  • Learn how to use art to improve physical, mental, and social well-being
  • Gain theoretical, practical, and leadership skills
Course details Apply

Global Public Health

Postgraduate - MPH

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
1 year full-time
,
2 years part-time
Accredited by:

Faculty of Public Health

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Course details Apply

Occupational Therapy (Pre-Reg)

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
2 years full-time
Accredited by:

Health & Care Professions Council and Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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Course details Apply

Biomedical Science

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Biomedical science explores our understanding of health, disease and ageing in human, animal and microbial systems. PhD candidates are encouraged to take an active role in the School's research community in areas of cancer cell biology, cardiovascular disease, microbiology and molecular biology.
Course details Apply

Doctor of Medicine by Research

Research - MD (Res)

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Make a significant contribution to your clinical specialty with the published research you’ll produce on a programme designed specifically for medical graduates in clinical practice.
Course details Apply
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