Biomedical Science BSc

Biomedical Science is the study of the human body in relation to infections and disease. It focuses on the way our cells, organs and other systems operate in the body. This knowledge is pivotal in the diagnosis and treatment of various human diseases, as well as the development of ground-breaking medicines.

Studying our Biomedical Science degree gives you the abilities needed to provide healthcare, undertake medical research and understand the pharmaceutical industry. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the core principles of how the human body works as well as discovering how biomedical scientists find new ways to cure and treat disease by developing advanced diagnostic tools or new therapeutic strategies.

Our optional integrated placement year provides you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the industry. For students who which to practice as a Biomedcial Scientist in the NHS, this year is also your opportunity to take an accredited placement (see placement year tab for full details).

What you will study

Year 1: During your first year you will study key topics that will form the basis of your biomedical science education, covering areas from microbiology to physiology. You’ll learn how to undertake laboratory work safely and discover more about the roles of the IBMS and the HCPC in governing the training and practice of biomedical scientists. In addition you will gain knowledge of careers available to graduates with biomedical science degrees.

Modules:

Biomolecules
Cells to Systems
Microbiology and Genetics
Metabolism and Physiology for BMS.
Year 2: Your second year will see you continue your biomedical science education journey, this will include a combination of new subject areas such as the hormonal and immune systems and revisiting previously studied topics at a deeper level. You will learn how to select appropriate experimental approaches and test hypotheses as well as spending time reflecting on skills acquired and needed for your future career.

Modules:

Clinical Sciences
Mechanisms of Pathology
Cell Signalling and Physiology
Clinical Genetics and Human Disease.
Year 3 (optional): The optional placement year gives you the opportunity to gain valuable career boosting experience by setting your studies in a real world context of a working environment alongside professionals. You will get the chance to undertake your placement in a wide variety of settings such as hospitals, industrial or research laboratories or non-laboratory settings. Please see the placements tab for more information regarding accredited hospital laboratory placements.

Final Year: In your final year you will acquire the skills required to undertake your individual original research project including; how to critically review scientific literature, creating and testing hypotheses using appropriate methodologies, and gathering, analysing and interpreting data from your own studies and those of others. In addition you will study a small number of advanced topics and critically reflect on the enhancement of patient care and the importance of codes and acts in biomedical science.

Modules:

Immunology and Inflammation
Clinical and Food Microbiology
Research Project Preparation
Research Project
Professional Skills for Biomedical Scientists.
In addition you will complete one of the following two modules:

Cancer Biology
Bench to Bedside.