Program Overview

• Study an exciting and dynamic subject which prepares you for a scientific career in healthcare, biomedical research, education and beyond
• Gain a specialist degree in a rapidly growing field with subjects relevant to a wide range of NHS, pharmaceutical and biotechnology roles
• Benefit from a team of research-active academics and experts who work at the forefront of the field and who use interactive and practical teaching approaches to bring theory and practice to life
• Access a wide range of specialist equipment within a contemporary laboratory environment and acquire a broad set of practical and intellectual skills and professional attributes

Biomedical scientists are at the heart of multi-disciplinary teams in healthcare. They have played key roles in a wide variety of professional settings, from development of vaccines and pioneering methods of diagnostics and treatment to routine facilitation of clinical decisions. Their specialist knowledge and skills ensure blood stocks are adequate at critical times, match blood to patients, measure chemicals to monitor patient condition, investigate disease by assessing tumour samples or identify microorganisms in the fight against infection.

This new course provides a contemporary approach to teaching and learning in the fundamental biomedical science areas of human anatomy, physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular genetics, genomics and bioinformatics, as well as clinically relevant disciplines of cellular and molecular pathology, medical microbiology, clinical biochemistry, immunology, haematology, and pharmacology, among others.

In addition, you will learn how to read scientific literature, interpret and communicate scientific information, and will be gaining analytical and problem-solving skills. Importantly, you will learn how to think ethically and critically, applying own critical judgement and intellectual argument, and will consolidate your ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

This degree is taught alongside our nursing, dietetics, physiotherapy and occupational therapy degrees, providing opportunities for interprofessional learning and practice. Guest lecturers, who are practising biomedical scientists and clinicians, will help put your learning into context and provide networking opportunities. Links with local hospitals and NHS trusts will provide further opportunities for research and collaboration.

In Year 1, you study Anatomy and Physiology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genes and Genomes, Immunology, and Scientific Skills for Biomedical Scientists.

In Year 2, you build on the foundations laid in your first year by studying Research Methods and Professional Practice, Molecular Biology, Cellular Pathology, Infection and Immunity, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science, Clinical Immunology, and Genomics and Bioinformatics.

In your final year, you undertake an independent Research Project and study modules in Biology of Disease, Medical Microbiology, Clinical Genetics, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Current Trends in Biomedicine and Biotechnology, as well as Ethical and Social Aspects of Biomedical Sciences