Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bangor
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bangor (Wales)
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Start date
September
This course has been specifically designed in collaboration with local NHS clinical laboratories and has been accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. Scientific and clinical staff from hospitals in North Wales will be heavily involved in all aspects of teaching and guest presentations will be given by international diagnostic companies.
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About this course
Outline the structure and function of major biological molecules (including DNA and RNA).
Interpret chemical pathways associated with carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism in humans.
Explain the basic principles of acid/base regulation.
The course aims to enable understudies to: Outline the cell cycle including DNA replication and cell death.
Identify the cells in different tissue types of the body and relate structure to function, including the role of cellular organelles.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the control of protein expression.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the mechanisms by which signals are transmitted within cells
Explain the action and inhibition of enzymes
Biomedical scientists are in demand by a wide range of employers in areas such as the health service, pharmaceutical industry, medical research, food science, public health and forensic science and the degree is also accepted by many universities for postgraduate courses in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science.
320 280 points including A Level Biology and at least AS Chemistry.
Irish Leaving Certificate including Biology at Higher level and Chemistry.
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Subjects
- IT
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Medical
- Drug Development
- Medical training
- NHS Training
- Biomedical
- Skills and Training
- Pathophysiology
- Medical Microbiology
- Integrated Research Project
- Diagnostic Cellular Pathology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Haematology and Transfusion
- Microbiology & Human Disease
- Medical Genetics
- Cancer GeneticsHistology & Histochemistry
- Human Immunology
- Basic Clinical Biochemistry
Course programme
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)