First year:
We will introduce you to molecular and cellular biology, looking at how organisms exist. You’ll also explore genetics and the role of DNA and RNA in explaining how we get to be who we are. After understanding what’s ‘normal’, we start to look at genetic damage and cancer.
You’ll look at the interaction between disease, health and the environment. Though climate change, for instance, mosquitoes have spread disease to new places.
Another module will cover the practical skills for life scientists, include lab safety and risk assessments. You will carry out some research to put your knowledge into action.
Second year:
With six hours in the lab each week, you’ll begin to explore more challenging questions.
To experience the feel of a real scientific workplace, we’ll also get you to work as part of a team in a simulated pathology lab. You could be doing a cross-match on a blood type or determining the bacteria on a slide. You’ll also develop professional skills such as time management and project management.
You’ll look at specific human diseases and how you detect and treat them. For one assignment, you’ll be given a patient’s history and diagnosis and will then piece together what happened.
Third year:
For diagnostic pathology, which brings together health and disease management, you’ll analyse case studies to reinforce your understanding and practise critical workplace skills.
We also cover current advances and bioethics. Science can pose huge ethical problems – are the risks, such as side-effects, worth the rewards? You could also be delving into vaccine challenges by studying data for measles outbreaks and vaccine rates.
You’ll complete an in-depth life science research project. It could anything from working on real cancer cells through to the role of AI in healthcare settings.
There are several optional modules as well, covering areas such as cancer biology and regenerative medicine and also immunotherapy.
In Year 1, you’ll cover the principles of biological and biomedical science that will underpin the rest of your course. You’ll learn through experience-based activities with a core programme of practical workshops, supplemented by lecture material.
In Year 2, you'll address the biology and diagnosis of disease and focus on practical training through clinically based modules. You will take a 12-month placement between Years 2 and 3. The placement will further develop your applied scientific knowledge and enhance your employability skills.
In Year 3, you’ll apply the practical skills you’ve developed to conduct your own independent piece of research. In addition you will gain more in-depth knowledge of specialisms within biomedical science. For those looking to study an advanced qualification, we offer an integrated Masters award in Biomedical Science. Through research methods and specialist topics, you’ll gain hands-on experience of advanced techniques and will be encouraged to undertake a substantial research assistantship or placement.
Foundation year:
We’ll give you an introduction to applied science, covering everything from pharmaceutical science to food science. It will include methods used by forensic scientists and how biomedical scientists diagnose and treat disease.
There will also be modules exploring physical and life sciences, along with maths and data handling. These will provide you with a foundation for higher level study.
We’ll equip you with skills to communicate science to a range of audiences, and will also explore academic and digital skills.
First year:
We will introduce you to molecular and cellular biology, looking at how organisms exist. You’ll also explore genetics and the role of DNA and RNA in explaining how we get to be who we are. After understanding what’s ‘normal’, we start to look at genetic damage and cancer.
You’ll look at the interaction between disease, health and the environment. Though climate change, for instance, mosquitoes have spread disease to new places.
Another module will cover the practical skills for life scientists, include lab safety and risk assessments. You will carry out some research to put your knowledge into action.
Second year:
With six hours in the lab each week, you’ll begin to explore more challenging questions.
To experience the feel of a real scientific workplace, we’ll also get you to work as part of a team in a simulated pathology lab. You could be doing a cross-match on a blood type or determining the bacteria on a slide. You’ll also develop professional skills such as time management and project management.
You’ll look at specific human diseases and how you detect and treat them. For one assignment, you’ll be given a patient’s history and diagnosis and will then piece together what happened.
Third year:
For diagnostic pathology, which brings together health and disease management, you’ll analyse case studies to reinforce your understanding and practice critical workplace skills.
We also cover current advances and bioethics. Science can pose huge ethical problems – are the risks, such as side-effects, worth the rewards? You could also be delving into vaccine challenges by studying data for measles outbreaks and vaccine rates.
You’ll complete an in-depth life science research project. It could anything from working on real cancer cells through to the role of AI in healthcare settings.
There are several optional modules as well, covering areas such as cancer biology and regenerative medicine and also immunotherapy.
First year:
We will introduce you to molecular and cellular biology, looking at how organisms exist. You’ll also explore genetics and the role of DNA and RNA in explaining how we get to be who we are. After understanding what’s ‘normal’, we start to look at genetic damage and cancer.
You’ll look at the interaction between disease, health and the environment. Though climate change, for instance, mosquitoes have spread disease to new places.
Another module will cover the practical skills for life scientists, include lab safety and risk assessments. You will carry out some research to put your knowledge into action.
Second year:
With six hours in the lab each week, you’ll begin to explore more challenging questions.
To experience the feel of a real scientific workplace, we’ll also get you to work as part of a team in a simulated pathology lab. You could be doing a cross-match on a blood type or determining the bacteria on a slide. You’ll also develop professional skills such as time management and project management.
You’ll look at specific human diseases and how you detect and treat them. For one assignment, you’ll be given a patient’s history and diagnosis and will then piece together what happened.
Third year:
For diagnostic pathology, which brings together health and disease management, you’ll analyse case studies to reinforce your understanding and practice critical workplace skills.
We also cover current advances and bioethics. Science can pose huge ethical problems – are the risks, such as side-effects, worth the rewards? You could also be delving into vaccine challenges by studying data for measles outbreaks and vaccine rates.
You’ll complete an in-depth life science research project. It could anything from working on real cancer cells through to the role of AI in healthcare settings.
There are several optional modules as well, covering areas such as cancer biology and regenerative medicine and also immunotherapy.
Fourth year:
You can tailor your learning by picking a specialist area. Topics include big data, advances in the biopharmaceutical industry, personalised medicine, and the impact of travel on health.
You’ll also get to complete a research assistantship, where you will carry out and report on a substantial research project.
Academic year
The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 20 academic credits with a smaller number of 40 credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 20 academic credits with a smaller number of 40 credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 20 academic credits with a smaller number of 40 credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 20 academic credits with a smaller number of 40 credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
Professional body accreditation
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, which means your qualification goes towards the academic and experience requirements for membership. It can also count towards gaining Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status in future.
Also accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) following an independent and rigorous assessment. The IBMS advises people to take a degree accredited by the institute if they want to work in biomedical science.
Professional body accreditation
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, which means your qualification goes towards the academic and experience requirements for membership. It can also count towards gaining Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status in future.
Also accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) following an independent and rigorous assessment. The IBMS advises people to take a degree accredited by the institute if they want to work in biomedical science.
Professional body accreditation
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, which means your qualification goes towards the academic and experience requirements for membership. It can also count towards gaining Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status in future.
Also accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) following an independent and rigorous assessment. The IBMS advises people to take a degree accredited by the institute if they want to work in biomedical science.
Professional body accreditation
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, which means your qualification goes towards the academic and experience requirements for membership. It can also count towards gaining Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status in future.
Also accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) following an independent and rigorous assessment. The IBMS advises people to take a degree accredited by the institute if they want to work in biomedical science.