Biomedical Science - Clinical Biomedical Research City St George's, University of London

Overview

The Biomedical Science - Clinical Biomedical Research program at City St George's, University of London is designed to act as a step towards clinical research for life sciences graduates and those working in clinical trials or as biomedical scientists. This course provides an effective progression route for Healthcare Research Skills and Methods PgCert graduates who aim to continue established research plans through networks at St George's.

Course highlights

When you study this course with us you will have:

• access to specialist expertise in clinical, epidemiological and laboratory research within both the University and the hospital.
• the opportunity to spend up to 9 months on a research project working directly alongside leading researchers, respected within their fields.
• access to a cutting-edge special equipment dedicated to biomedical research including a range of imaging analysis options which enable you to image histology samples, cells and molecules of all varieties, and model organisms using light, fluorescent and electron microscopy systems.
• access to specialist facilities to help you develop strong research knowledge and skills, including tissue culture, handling of clinical specimen, flow cytometry, gene cloning and protein techniques, microbiological techniques and animal experimentation, among many others.
• the chance to learn numerous valuable transferrable skills including critical appraisal, problem-solving, latest research techniques, utilization of large data, and understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of clinical research.

• the common postgraduate framework modules from the Healthcare Research Skills and Methods PgCert, enabling the transfer of prior-learning credits and the option of step-wise progression.

Careers

On completion of this program, you could pursue a career in the biomedical and medical sector in roles where some research background is required but not necessarily at PhD level. This may include job opportunities as 

• research support staff, 
• technicians, 
• medical laboratory assistants, 
• specialist services provision, 
• equipment operators and laboratory management.