BSc Biomedical Science
Entry requirements
A level: AAB. This should include Biology and one other science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in one further HL science subjects from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
About this course
BSc Hons in Biomedical Science, a biomedical science degree centred on medical advancements, research, and innovation in healthcare. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This Institute of Biomedical Science accredited degree meets the Health and Care Professions Council educational standards, allowing graduates to complete training for professional registration to work in NHS pathology laboratories. The first year covers human body systems, essential bioscience methods, and cellular structures through modules such as Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Biomedical Science, Genetics and Biotechnology, Introduction to Biosciences, Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity, and Molecules to Cells. The second year explores metabolic processes, cellular pathology, and clinical biochemistry via core study in Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism, Cell and Developmental Biology, Cellular Pathology and Medical Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science, Microbiology and Immunology, and Molecular Genetics. The final year involves advanced investigations and therapeutic strategies through modules such as Biosciences Research Project, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Global Health Challenges, Medical Genetics and Clinical Immunology, and Pathobiology, culminating in an independent research project.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Foundations of Biomedical Science
- Genetics and Biotechnology
- Introduction to Biosciences
- Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity
- Molecules to Cells
- Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Cellular Pathology and Medical Microbiology
- Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Molecular Genetics
- Biosciences Research Project
- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
- Global Health Challenges
- Medical Genetics and Clinical Immunology
- Pathobiology