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Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) – 3 years

Bachelor's degree

In Bath ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    3 Years

This course is for you if you’d like to work in a field that tackles global health challenges such as curing cancer and Parkinson’s disease. You’ll be trained to be a research scientist of the future by exploring aspects of modern biosciences related to humans and medical research.

The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including human genetics and genomics, physiology, cancer biology, pathology, anatomy, immunology, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and pharmacology. This course has been developed with the Department for Health at Bath to give you a greater exposure to subjects in human biology.

In the first two years, you will study a set of core units from the Departments of Biology & Biochemistry, Pharmacy & Pharmacology and Health. This will give you a broad practical knowledge base of biomedical sciences and is enhanced in the second year with optional units.

In the final year, you will have the opportunity to carry out a research project within either the Department of Biology & Biochemistry or Health. You'll also be able to choose from a broad range of final year units.

This course has a research career focus and is not intended for subsequent registration by the Health and Care Professions Council. Instead, you will develop fundamental scientific and experimental skills, preparing you for work as a practical scientist in biomedical research.

About this course

Gain an understanding of human health and the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. You’ll be prepared for roles in biomedical research.
Specialist teaching is influenced by the expertise of academics in the Department and includes areas such as cell biology, biodiversity and ecology, evolutionary biology, genomics, plant science, microbiology and immunology, neuroscience, developmental biology and stem cells, structural molecular biology, cancer genetics and biotechnology.
Practical classes take place in our well-equipped teaching laboratories. You will also have access to specialist technology in a dedicated computer laboratory for bioinformatics.

You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to work in a variety of fields, such as pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, education, environment, or roles in agricultural, medical and chemical laboratories. Many of our graduates also choose to go on to postgraduate study in preparation for academic or industry-based research careers.

Studying a biosciences degree requires you to apply a broad skill set to the understanding of complex processes. This skill set is also useful in a range of other careers, such as business, management and science teaching.

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying biomedical sciences. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. You will need a strong performance in both Biology and Chemistry as part of your entry qualifications.

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Subjects

  • Pharmacology
  • Immunology
  • Biology
  • Genetics
  • Anatomy
  • Project
  • Physiology
  • Biomedical
  • Medical training
  • Medical
  • Practical
  • Research
  • Academic

Course programme

Year 1
  • Practical research and academic skills
  • Human physiology
  • Biochemistry 1
  • Cell and molecular biology
  • Functional anatomy
  • Cell biology
  • Biochemistry 2
  • Human molecular genetics
Year 2
  • DNA (making, breaking and disease)
  • The dynamic cell 1
  • Pathology
  • Infection and immunity II: immunology
  • Molecular medicine
  • Medical microbiology
  • Plus optional units
Year 3
  • Final year project
  • Plus optional units
Optional course units

You'll be able to choose from a number of optional units in years 2 and 3. Here are some examples of the optional units currently being studied by our students.
  • Human physiology in health and disease
  • Pharmacology of the central nervous system
  • Molecular and cellular neuroscience
  • Cancer therapeutics
  • Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine
  • Genetic basis of inherited diseases
  • Molecular medicine
  • Cell membranes
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Practical work
  • Seminar
  • Written examination
  • Other

Additional information

Overseas students Fee 

Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21 £22,300

UK/EU application deadline - 15 January 2020
Overseas deadline - 15 January 2020


Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) – 3 years

£ 9,250 VAT inc.