Advanced Biomedical Science (Taught)

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, this course will provide you with a portfolio of advanced knowledge and skills relevant to biomedical science in clinical and research environments.

You will integrate and explore the contemporary knowledge and understanding of disease pathophysiology, current and emerging diagnostic and monitoring procedures and therapeutic strategies in relation to human health and disease. You will be taught by a team of experienced research-active academic staff and practising biomedical scientists.

Leadership & Quality Management is also available as an important topic for the IBMS.

Benefit from the opportunity to choose optional specialisms from Cancer Biology, Nutrition & Public Health, Advanced Biotechnology and associated assessments.

Develop your transferable and employability competencies with the Advanced Professional Laboratory & Employability Skills module, for example additional laboratory skills, cv surgery, interrogating the scientific literature, critical analysis and critical writing.

This course is an ideal post-graduate progression route for graduates of a BSc. in Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory Science or other relevant bioscience disciplines and will enhance your career prospects. This course will strengthen your expertise and enhance your chances to secure skilled laboratory-based roles, such as research scientist and Biomedical Scientist, working in writing and communication, or in scientific sales.  Additionally, the course will give you strong basis for postgraduate research, leading to PhD or professional doctorates in Biomedical Science.

Subject to relevant further training, you may also progress as an HCPC registered biomedical scientist.

Course team contact details:

Programme Lead:

• Dr. Mark D. Evans

  • mark.evans@dmu.ac.uk

  • 0116 257 7888

Deputy Programme Lead & Admissions Tutor:

• Dr. Mariasole Da Boit

  • mariasole.daboit@dmu.ac.uk

  • 0116 207 8137

Key features

• Professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.

• Developed in conjunction with local health trusts and taught by a team of experienced research-active academic staff and practising biomedical scientists ensuring your learning is relevant to current practice.

• Benefit from major investment in state-of-the-art laboratories and specialist equipment.

• An ideal progression route for graduates of Biomedical Science BSc or other relevant bioscience disciplines.

• Develop advanced employability skills valued by the NHS and other employers in medical laboratory science and research.

• Develop laboratory skills with research techniques and a 2-block full-time laboratory project.

• Enables Health and Care Professions Council registered biomedical scientists to enhance their opportunities for progression within their practice.

• Benefit from block teaching, where students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

“I liked the broad focus on work both in and out of the laboratory. The presentations and news & views letter I produced were incredibly useful in helping me communicate scientific information to diverse audiences. My skills developed further on the Advanced Biomedical Science programme, I don’t think I’d have got a job without being able to talk about my research project to employers for example.”

Araju Gorania, Advanced Biomedical Science MSc

Modules

In semester one you will study the following two modules:

• Advanced Molecular Biology and Genomics – This module consolidates advanced knowledge of principles, established and emerging diagnostic techniques in molecular biology and their applications in various biomedical disciplines. The molecular diagnosis of both infectious and non-infectious diseases are explored. Students study molecular diagnosis in various stages: prenatal, disease predisposition, disease detection, disease monitoring and personalized medicine.

• Advanced Pathobiology and Diagnostics - This module aims to consolidate and deepen students’ understanding and evaluation of current practice, research, diagnosis and emerging technologies in pathobiology in the main Biomedical Science disciplines, including blood sciences, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, cellular sciences. Students develop critical analysis and appraisal of existing and emerging diagnostic technologies and research.

In semester two you will study the following two modules:

• Advanced Research Methods and Biomedical Techniques – This module is designed to enhance  students’ skills in research methods as well as to provide an advanced understanding and practice of current techniques used in Biomedical Science laboratories. Lectures will give an overview of research methods and techniques commonly used in Biomedical Science that students will then gain hands on experience with.

• Advanced Biomedical Science Specialisms – This module is designed to provide an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of specialisms of Biomedical Science: Leadership & Quality Management, Nutrition & Public Health, Applied Biotechnology and Cancer Biology. Students will develop a critical awareness of these subject areas and be able to exercise an independent and scientifically justified opinion. Students will choose which assessments to complete and submit based on their personal interests among Cancer Biology, Nutrition & Public Health, and Advanced Biotechnology; Leadership & Quality Management is mandatory.

  • Leadership & Quality Management - Describes the application of quality management, leadership and project management in healthcare to ensure effective patient and healthcare service outcomes. Leadership and Quality Management principles are fundamental to the delivery of safe, cost-effective and fit for purpose healthcare based on clinical excellence.

    1. Nutrition & Public Health - Designed to debate current concepts, controversies and latest methodological advances in the fields of nutrition and public health. Research in these subject areas will be used to illustrate current challenges, developments and their importance and role in improving future diagnostic practice and disease management.

    2. Applied Biotechnology - Designed to critically evaluate and interpret current concepts, controversies and latest methodological advances in biotechnology. Studies in a selected number of subject areas will be used to illustrate current challenges and developments in biotechnology.

    3. Cancer Biology - Appraises the processes that underlie tumourigenesis, with a focus on the molecular & biochemical basis, causes and diagnosis of cancer.

In semester three you will complete the following:

• Postgraduate Research Project - This module provides students with the opportunity to design, execute and report upon a laboratory-based scientific project.

Across all three semesters a non-credit bearing module is offered:

Advanced Professional and Laboratory Skills – Designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their academic, professional and laboratory skills to support and enhance their personal and professional development.

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Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Health and Care Professions Council
• Biomedical Science, Institute of