Bachelor's degree

In Aberdeen

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Aberdeen (Scotland)

  • Duration

    4 Years

Biomedical Science provides an integrated study of the structure and function of the entire human body. This degree programme has two unique aspects: the scientific content of pre-clinical medicine, plus the opportunity to study cellular processes from this whole-body perspective.

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Location

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Aberdeen (Aberdeen City)
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Ashgrove Road West, Institute Of Medical Sciences Building, Foresterhill, AB25 2ZD

Start date

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About this course

First year entry Scottish Highers AABB or Advanced Highers BCC or A Levels BCC. Chemistry at Grade B and another Technology/Mathematics/Science subject required.

Advanced entry Advanced Highers ABB or A levels ABB, normally in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

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Course programme

Programme Structure & Content

First Year
Courses in Chemistry and Biology, plus optional courses from the normal science programme.

Second year
Second year covers: Human Gross Anatomy (dissection of human cadaver), Human Physiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry combined with courses delivering key skills applicable to Biomedical Sciences.

Third Year
A compulsory Molecules, Membranes and Cells course plus specialised courses in Anatomy.

Fourth Year (Honours)
One half of the year explores Biomedical topics of Anatomy. The other half comprises a full-time, ten-week research project within a research institution, experiencing original research work in an active environment.

Teaching & Assessment

In the early years, teaching involves attendance at lectures, practicals and tutorials. In the later years a rather greater proportion of the students' time is taken up with private study involving writing essays and reports and also in laboratory or library work relating to specific projects. The final year incorporates the preparation and presentation of a research-based thesis.

Additional information

Comments: The Biomedical Sciences degree offered by the University of Aberdeen is NOT accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS). IBMS accredited courses must focus on the specific vocational training required to pursue a career as a biomedical scientist in a pathology or biomedical laboratory within (or serving) the NHS. The Biomedical Sciences degree programme in Aberdeen aims to underpin a much greater range of potential career choices to our graduates. These would include future individual IBMS accreditation following a further one year conversion course.
Career opportunities: This degree primarily prepares graduates to follow careers in science relating to medicine. However, the degree can also be a basis for an application to enter Medicine or Dentistry. However, the number of places available for graduate entry to Medicine and Dentistry is unpredictable. Thus, students should read a BSc in Biomedical Sciences for its own sake, and not as a possible entry route into Medicine. In addition, transfer after commencing a Biomedical Science degree is not a route into Medicine that can be considered.

Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy)

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