Biomedical Science

Biomedical scientists are leading the fight against disease and their work touches on the lives of virtually everyone in the UK.

Whether analysing blood samples, examining tissues at molecular level or monitoring the effects of a major virus, biomedical scientists’ results provide the basis for 70% of all diagnoses within the NHS.

Now’s your chance to make a difference by joining the experts winning the battle against national and global health challenges.

From day one on the course, you’ll be treated as a University scientist and will be part of our research community. We won’t just get you to study Biomedical Science – you’ll be doing it for real.

You could be working with real human cancer tissue to gain first-hand experience of what it’s like to be a cancer scientist. After learning how to culture the cells, you’ll apply a particular treatment.

You could also be investigating actual pathogens like E. coli or exploring how probiotics can help people lead healthier lives. Through your degree, you’ll be generating new knowledge for science.

On successful completion of your study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science.

Course Modules

Year One: Fundamental Biochemistry and the Molecules of Life; Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems; Introduction to Genetics, Genomics and Molecular Mechanisms; Introductory Microbiology and Host Responses; The Practitioner Scientist 1

Year Two: Applied and Clinical Microbiology; Clinical Biochemistry, Metabolism and Endocrine Systems; Haematology, Immunology and Transfusion Science; Molecular and Cellular Pathology; The Practitioner Scientist 2

Year Three: Advanced Topics in Biomedical Science; Integrated Laboratory Medicine; Research Project; The Professional Scientist

Year Four Core: Integrated Laboratory Medicine; Strategic Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare Science

Year Four Optional: Applied Research and Innovation; Principles of Molecular Biology; Translational Molecular Biology

Each module includes practice or ‘formative’ opportunities, for which you receive feedback from your tutor that will support you with your learning and development. Formative opportunities help to instil confidence in your abilities and help you to perform at your best in your final summative assessments. We are proud of our varied and innovative approach to assessments which include essays, scientific articles, reports, professional portfolios, case-based discussions, class tests, academic posters, oral presentations, final year independent projects, and practical and written examinations. We work hard to ensure that your assessments reflect industry practice so that your assessments themselves provide you with the skill development opportunities and will help you to succeed in your future career.