To continue to develop as a professional in the field after gaining your undergraduate degree, you’ll need to specialise. The easiest way to do this is to gain a Masters (MSc) qualification, followed by a doctorate (MPhil or PhD), depending on your career goals.
Furthermore, there are various ways to do this in collaboration with your workplace and without the need for a career break. While most full-time Masters take place on campus, if you want more flexibility, you could opt to study your Masters part-time whilst working as a (trainee) biomedical scientist.
On an MSc, you’ll choose a specialism and learn how to apply research methodologies to complex research projects. Choosing a university with a strong research impact will ensure your learnings are relevant and timely. The higher the level of learning, the higher you can climb within academia and your organisation, conducting advanced research with added impact.
The Biomedical Science MSc at Ulster takes place fully online, allowing you to conduct your research project at your own workplace laboratory and progress your career while at work. The programme is open to working professionals in a range of healthcare science staff roles, including trainee biomedical scientists who have access to a laboratory as part of their work.