A biomedical research program may consist of obligatory taught and research elements. Taught aspects may include instruction on key research skills such as critical analysis, scientific writing, experimental techniques and presentation skills. Instructors may also encourage scholars to participate in or observe active research projects.

A Master of Science or MSc is a postgraduate degree typically in the fields of sciences and social sciences. MSc may be course-based, research-based, or a mixture of the two.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.