Biomedical Science BSc
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
Taught by experts who cover all the major disciplines of biomedical science, you will follow a broad curriculum in the first and second year, with the exciting opportunity in the second year to work on a topic of particular interest to you.
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Subjects
- Neuroscience
- Biomedical
- Endocrinology
- Biomedical Science
- Biology
- Pharmacology
Course programme
Modules in the first year
The first two years of the course builds a detailed understanding of how the human body functions and what can go wrong in disease.
- 20 credits - Cellular Biochemistry and Biology
- 20 credits - Digestion and Renal Sciences
- 20 credits - Fundamentals of life science
- 10 credits - Foundation of Neuroscience
- 10 credits - Foundation of Pharmacology
- 20 credits - Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences: Fundamental Principles
- 10 credits - Introduction to Experimental Design
- 10 credits - Transition to University
In the second year there will be an opportunity to specialise in a scientific area of your choice, linked to our College major research themes.
- 20 credits - Cancer and Stratified Medicine
- 20 credits - Immunity and Infection
- 20 credits - Cardiorespiratory Physiology and Pharmacology
- 20 credits - Neuroscience, Endocrinology and Reproduction
- 20 credits - Stem Cells and Genetic Inheritance
- 10 credits - Student Selected Science Project (3SP)
- 10 credits - Vascular Biology and Haematology
- Non credit-bearing - Year 2 Personal and Academic Development
During the first term of your final year you specialise by selecting from a variety of taught specialist modules in a wide range of subject areas, including different aspects of neuroscience, cancer, virology, cardiovascular science, pharmacology, endocrinology, stem cell biology, ageing and immunology. You’ll learn about the latest findings and be exposed to advanced research techniques, guided by internationally recognised experts in these fields.
Modules in the third yearCompulsary modules:
- 10 credits - Experimental Data Interpretation
- 50 credits - Research Project
- 20 credits - Global Challenge
Students should choose one optional module from the list:
- 40 credits - Cell Communication in Health and Disease
- 40 credits - The Biology of Ageing
- 40 credits - Infection: Bacterial Threats and Defence
- 40 credits - Cardiovascular Science (Integrated Regulation in Health and Disease)
- 40 credits - Molecular and Integrative Pharmacology: From Molecules to Man
- 40 credits - Neurotrauma and Disease: Degeneration and Regeneration
- 40 credits - Vascular Biology and Pathology
- 40 credits - Liver Function in Health and Disease
- 40 credits - From Genes to Therapy
- 40 credits - Immunity and Inflammatory Disease
- 40 credits - Stem cells: Differentiation and Disease
- 40 credits - Molecular Medicine (Endocrinology of Metabolic Disorders)
- 40 credits - Neuropharmacology
- 40 credits - New Targets and Drugs in Cancer Therapy
- 40 credits - Reproductive Medicine
- 40 credits - Viruses, Society and Future Medicine
- 40 credits - Hypoxia in Health and Disease
- 40 credits - Science Communication: Principles and Practise
Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2020. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.
Biomedical Science BSc