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If you would like to study this course from January 2025 please see the 2024/25 course page.
Page last updated 2 October 2024
UWE Bristol is recognised as one of the world's leading centres for biomedical science research and education. This professional training programme is aimed at practicing healthcare or research professionals looking to further their skills and knowledge in this rapidly developing field.
This doctorate programme is an extension of our impressive Biomedical Science portfolio, which includes the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) - accredited BSc (Hons) and MSc programmes.
Deepen your knowledge in a globally recognised department
The Doctor of Biomedical Sciences comprises four compulsory modules with integrated doctoral level research, aimed at full-time practitioners wishing to expand and extend their skills and knowledge to support existing roles, or to meet the demands of new ones.
For example, this qualification is ideal for those taking on or seeking managerial or consultancy roles.
It is open to employees working in the NHS or equivalent healthcare industry, or practicing in laboratories in the UK and internationally.
Modules cover good clinical practice, research management, and highlight the concept and value of reflective practitioners.
We also introduce you to training on a personal, professional and academic level through workshops, coursework and personal portfolios.
You'll have access to the Graduate School's designated work areas and networked library access, and attend seminars from leading researchers in biomedicine and related disciplines.
You will study the following compulsory modules:
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved we will inform you.
There are five one-day sessions per annum, covering the modular structure and supervised research and learning, giving you excellent opportunities to engage with experts throughout the course, both in person and online.
For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
This course is a five year part-time route only, during which you attend campus on five one-day sessions each year. This ensures optimum integration of doctorate training with full-time employment.
Assessed work varies with each module, but will comprise a written research proposal, reflection on the research process, a systematic review of the research topic, visual and oral presentations, and a reflective portfolio of attendance at workshops and research seminars. There will be doctorate-level viva voce examinations midway through your research and after your research thesis submission.
There are 30 credits per module (120 in total) and you must complete them before submitting your final thesis. Interim qualifications, based on modular credits, are available at the end of Years 1 and 2 if you can't complete the full five-year programme.
For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.
You'll have access to the Graduate School's designated work areas and networked library access.
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Informal interviews will be held by the programme team for all applicants to discuss programme aims and practicalities related to successful completion.
Initial enquiries should be directed to: Dr Trevor Whittall, School of Applied Sciences. Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 87796. E-mail: Trevor.Whittall@uwe.ac.uk.
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