MSci Cellular and Molecular Medicine

From your very first day, this degree is about doing, not just learning. You’ll be supported by innovative digital tools and world-class facilities that build your confidence and sharpen your skills. The eBiolabs platform gets you ready before you even step into the lab, while your final year challenges you to take ownership of a research project and share it with impact.

Here’s how your learning becomes immersive and skill-focused:

• eBiolabs Online Laboratory Manual : Exclusive to the University of Bristol, this interactive platform uses simulations, videos, pre-lab quizzes, and instant feedback to prepare you for real experiments. It’s designed to help you walk into the lab feeling confident and ready.
• State-of-the-Art Teaching & Research Laboratories : You’ll spend time in Bristol’s purpose-built labs in the Biomedical Sciences Building, carrying out practical work in cell biology, biochemistry, pathology, and microbiology. These labs bring research-informed teaching to life from the very start of your degree.
• Biomedical Research, Employability & Enterprise Skills Unit (Year 2) : This specialist module goes beyond science, building your career toolkit. You’ll work on data analysis, ethical thinking, commercial awareness, CV writing, and even practice interviews—skills that employers notice.
• Final-Year Extended Research Project & Enterprise Training : Your last year is all about independence. You’ll design and carry out a substantial research project, learn how to communicate your findings clearly, and explore how scientific discoveries can be turned into real-world solutions.

Graduates from this MSci emerge prepared for a wide range of exciting and meaningful careers—whether as Research Scientists in biotech or pharmaceuticals, Clinical Laboratory Technologists, Biomedical Research Associates, or Science Communicators and Policy Advisors. Thanks to the programme’s strong focus on research and enterprise, you’ll graduate with both technical expertise and the confidence to apply it in real-world settings.

• Dedicated Careers & Graduate Support : The University’s Careers Service is with you every step of the way—offering tailored one-to-one advice, CV and application support, mock interviews, and employer networking opportunities. You’ll also have access to the online mycareer platform throughout your studies, and continued support for up to three years after graduation through BristolGrad.
• Exceptional Graduate Employability : Bristol is ranked joint 7th in the UK and 49th worldwide for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022), showing how highly valued a Bristol degree is among leading employers.
• High Employer Demand and Competitive Salaries : Bristol students are among the top three most targeted by major UK employers. Graduates report a median starting salary of around £32,000, and an impressive 95% are employed or continuing their studies within 15 months of finishing the course.
• Strong University–Industry Partnerships : While this MSci programme doesn’t list specific placement partners, the Faculty of Life Sciences collaborates with organisations such as Eli Lilly, Syngenta, and spin-out companies like KWS Biotest, Azellon Therapeutics, and Cytoseek. These strong industry links help create valuable pathways for students and graduates.
• Solid Graduate Outcomes & Earning Trajectory : In the broader field of Cellular & Molecular Medicine, salaries steadily increase—starting at around £23.7k in the first year, rising to £28.8k by year three, and reaching £32.5k by year five after graduation.
• Long-Term Professional Advantage : The MSci’s research-rich curriculum, extensive lab-based training, and enterprise project give you the skills and credibility to thrive in careers across academic research, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and translational science.

Further Academic Progression

If you’re aiming to specialise further, the MSci is an excellent launchpad into postgraduate study. Many graduates go on to MSc or PhD programmes in fields such as cancer biology, infectious disease, stem cell research, or translational medicine. With its enterprise focus and strong research training, the programme also strengthens your profile when applying for competitive funding and doctoral opportunities.