Biomedical Science

Why choose this course?
Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree is relevant and employer ready, utilising a partnership between Wrexham University and the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).

This course:

• Is taught by academics across the university, biomedical scientists and other health professionals with a range of subject and research expertise.

• Includes modules led and delivered by current Biomedical Science practitioners.

• Has access to brand new laboratories on the Plas Coch campus.

• Has an option for undertaking work within North Wales clinical laboratories.

• Allows you to develop independent research projects, that can be conducted within clinical laboratories.

• Utilises local research laboratories, housing state-of-the-art equipment, such as flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and molecular analysers.

• Follows our Active Learning Framework (ALF), which embraces the importance of flexibility, accessibility and building a sense of community.

• Will enable you to develop a thorough grounding in ethical and reflective practice, with sound subject specific and research knowledge base.

• Enhances your analytical skills with laboratory-based investigations employing biomedical methodology.

Key Course Features:

• Our Biomedical Science degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS).

• Developed in conjunction with the local University Health Board to ensure an authentic and contemporary education within real biomedical settings, embedded throughout the programme.

• Has access to new, highly specialised facilities based within the university, local research centres and clinical laboratories.

• The curriculum and assessment are reviewed regularly through liaison meetings with local employers and NHS laboratories to ensure students are equipped with the latest thinking in the Biomedical Science field.

• Includes an optional foundation year to prepare you for further years of study by building on your fundamental science knowledge and academic study skills.

• Inclusive and supportive teaching with tutorial support available through the medium of Welsh.