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BSc (Honours)/MSci Biomedical Science
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In Sheffield ()
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Course description
Gain the skills and knowledge required to become a biomedical scientist. You learn how to apply the latest biological science to fields such as medical diagnosis of disease and illness, and research into causes and treatment of disease.
What you study
You begin by studying the science underlying the core disciplines of biomedical science, including human anatomy and physiology, cell biology and bioanalytical methods.
In the second year, you focus more specifically on the core disciplines of biomedical science, such as immunology and microbiology as well as general pathology and core biomedical and molecular biology topics.
In your final year, you cover major biomedical science subjects such as cellular pathology, microbiology and the blood sciences. You are taught using a case based approach so you can understand how theory relates to practice. You also undertake a research project. Previous project titles include • the pro-apoptotic effect of rhubarb juice extracts on leukaemia cell lines • identification and detection of MecA antibiotic-resistant determinants in isolates from different hospital environments.
The optional transfer to the MSci qualification is aimed at those students wanting to pursue a career in research and is suitable for students who achieve good results during years one and two.
The course covers all key disciplines within biomedical science as it fulfils the requirements specified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for accreditation.
Placements and work experience
You are encouraged to apply for a placement to put what you’ve learnt into practice. We have excellent links with a range of NHS hospitals such as • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals • Sheffield Children's Hospital • Rotherham General Hospital and organisations such as Hammersmith Medical.
There are also placement opportunities for those interested in a career in industry or research, for example at Abbot Diagnostics, University of...
About this course
Gain a fundamental knowledge of how the body works – and what happens when it goes wrong.
Entry requirements
2017 entry requirements
Normally five GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 or above, including mathematics, English language or literature and a science subject or equivalent*
*GCSE maths, English & Science equivalents accepted:
•equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk
plus one of the following
120 UCAS points from at least two A levels (including at least 32 points in Biology) or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (including suitable Chemistry and Biology modules.) The study of Chemistry is useful, but not essential. We accept AS Levels. We do not accept...
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Subjects
- Immunology
- Pathology
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Physiology
- Anatomy
- Project
- Medical
- Medical training
- Biomedical
Course programme
Four years full-time (including one year work placement) or three years full-time, plus one year to MSci (optional)
Typical modules may include
Year one modules• introduction to biomedical science • human physiology and anatomy • cellular biology, biochemistry with microbiology • bioanalytical methods • professional and scientific practice 1
Year two modules• biology of disease • biomedical investigative techniques • molecular biology and biochemistry • immunology and microbiology • professional and scientific practice 2
Year three• optional work placement - leading to academic assessment via the final year professional and scientific practice 3 module.
Final year core modules• cellular pathology and infection • blood sciences • professional and scientific practice 3 • research project
Final year options• applied biochemistry • bioethics and human genetics • bioinformatics and human genetics • neurobiology • pharmacology
MSci year (optional)• research methods and statistics • research projects
BSc (Honours)/MSci Biomedical Science