Biomedical Science [with Foundation Year]

Discover how biomedical scientists diagnose and treat diseases in our exciting and dynamic course, by getting hands-on in our specialist labs.

At ARU, you’ll learn about the human body at molecular, organ and systems levels, and how to investigate and treat disease.

You'll hear about the latest research into conditions such as cancer, diabetes, antibiotic resistance and haemostasis from highly qualified lecturers.

Graduate ready to work in a field where medical breakthroughs have an impact on the health and wellbeing of society.

Why ARU?

Learn in a SuperLab at the heart of our Science Centre.

Investigate and treat disease in specialist tissue culture and microbiology laboratories.

Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; developed with employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.

Gain valuable experience with a placement year or internship opportunities.

Gain essential skills for your career with an accredited degree.

Study in Cambridge, a renowned centre for life sciences research and development.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

• Information and Communication Technology

• Critical Thinking

• Maths for Scientists

• Cellular Biology

• Biology: Physiology

• Chemistry

• Physics for Life Sciences

Year 2

• Human Anatomy and Physiology (30 credits)

• Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry (30 credits)

• Core Biology (30 credits)

• Mathematics for the Biosciences (15 credits)

• General Microbiology (15 credits)

• Personal and Professional Development - Level 4

Year 3

• Metabolism and its Control (15 credits)

• Principles of Genetics (15 credits)

• Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology (15 credits)

• Preparation for Research (15 credits)

• Principles of Pathology (15 credits)

• Physiology of Organ Systems (15 credits)

• Laboratory Techniques in DNA Manipulation (15 credits)

Year 4

• Human Pathology (15 credits)

• Specialist Topics in Biomedical Science (15 credits)

• Undergraduate Project (30 credits)

• Blood Sciences (15 credits)

• Clinical Immunology (15 credits)

• Molecular Cell Biology (15 credits)*

• Microbial Pathogenicity (15 credits)*

• Pharmacology and Translational Medicine (15 credits)*

• Current Advances in Biomedical Science (15 credits)*

*optional

We use a number of ways to track your learning, and to make sure you are developing the knowledge and skills you need. You will undertake practicals in almost all your modules, developing your practical laboratory skills, and your written, verbal, and numerical skills will be assessed from coursework including essays and lab reports, and poster and oral presentations. There will also be tests and exams, to determine your grasp of the fundamental principles and to develop your problem-solving skills

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

• Biomedical Science, Institute of
• Royal Society of Biology