Biomedical Science (with Integrated Foundation Year)

Have alternative qualifications or don't quite meet our entry criteria? Our introductory year will develop your skills and confidence in a supportive, dynamic environment to progress to our undergraduate biomedical sciences degree. Your natural inquisitive personality and fascination for the science behind clinical practice will help you to become a biomedical scientist, carving out a career in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and the advancement of modern medicine.

Course Overview
Biomedical science is the study of the health and diseases of the human body to improve health. Because biomedical scientists need a wide range of knowledge and skills, you'll study a wide range of modules on our biomedical sciences degree course. You will get an in-depth understanding of the complex science behind the cause, consequence, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses. You will learn how science can be applied to clinical practice and research, ultimately to make a difference to human lives through the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

By putting your lab coat on you will put theory into practice in our brand-new laboratories, getting a sound knowledge of cellular pathology, genetics, the human immune system, and biochemical pathways. We’ll delve deep into blood sciences and clinical biochemistry on this biomedical sciences degree, giving you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of diagnostic approaches, researching clinical markers, screening techniques and the role biomedical scientists can play in saving lives and improving health. Our degree is accredited with the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Degrees accredited by the IBMS, ensure you are studying a programme that will give you the right background, knowledge, and skills to move forward to train to become a biomedical scientist on successful completion of your degree. Degree accreditation means that your programme covers all elements of knowledge and skills that satisfy the QAA benchmark statements for Biomedical Science degrees. Our programme provides flexibility to explore varied areas of biology such as cell and molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, haematology, immunology, genetics, and medical microbiology.

*On This Course You Will... *

• Your first year will give you a firm foundation in the scientific, intellectual and investigative skills and knowledge needed to progress to the BSc Biomedical Science degree course.

• Be assigned a personal tutor who will not just be your academic point of contact on the course but will, along with our careers service, help you to consider the wide range of jobs and further study options a degree in biomedical science can give you.

• Be involved with other science students on other courses to get a wider appreciation of the biological sciences in an industrial, academic, economic, and social context.

• Get time in labs to conduct experiments and procedures planned for you. But also learn to plan and carry out your own experiments independently with support and guidance.

• Gain an appreciation of the advances at the forefront of biomedical science.

Year One
Essential University Skills 1
Essential University Skills 2
Essential Biology
Scientific Investigation
Essential Chemistry
Environmental Sciences

Year Two
Introductory Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Anatomy and Physiology
Introductory Immunology and Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Practical Laboratory Science

Year Three
Exploring Research
Human Genetics
Infection and Immunity
Medical Microbiology
Pharmacology and Physiology
Cellular and Molecular Pathology

Year Four
Integrated Biomedical Science
Clinical Biochemistry
Haematology and Transfusion Science
Dissertation
Parasitology (Optional)
Toxicology (Optional)
Advanced Genetics (Optional)

In your foundation year, you will undertake a range of assessments including written assignments, reports and essays, oral presentations and poster presentations, portfolios and set exercises such as undertaking individual research. There is a strong emphasis on formative assessment in all modules to assist with the learning process.

Within a balanced scheme, assessment methods will include:

• Word exams
• Time-constrained coursework
• Short note class tests
• Laboratory reports
• Computer-based assessments, online work
• Problem solving exercises (both of a practical and written format)
• Critical analysis of case studies oral, audio-visual and poster presentations
• Dissertations
• Peer and self-assessment
• Group work
• Practical skills tests
  Personal development and reflective practice will take place throughout the programme and will be implemented through the wide range of activities (both formative and summative) as well as via the personal tutorial process.