BSc Biomedical Science

Bachelor's degree

In Colchester

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Duration

    3 Years

About the course
From cancer-screening to blood transfusions, from infections to genetic diseases; biomedical scientists research the causes and diagnosis of diseases and the effectiveness of the medicines that cure them

You apply the concepts of biochemistry and cell biology to the study of health and disease in the human body

Our multidisciplinary approach means you learn skills that are at the forefront of advances in medical research


At Essex, our research focuses on genetic diseases, infection and immunity, and age-associated conditions such as dementia, cancer and heart disease


On our BSc Biomedical Science, you study areas including:
The structure of viruses, and how they interact with cells in infected organisms
The anatomy and structure of the human immune system
Pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria
Drug design
You discover the molecular basis of cellular dysfunctions, and describe modern strategies to diagnose and treat them


“My favourite part of my degree was probably the placement year at Ipswich Hospital in their histology department

I decided that I really wanted to pursue this as a career and I was fortunate to be offered a job there

"
Sarah O’Mahoney, BSc Biomedical Science, 2012
Professional accreditation
Our course is fully accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), resulting in fast-track career progression within the NHS


Students who undertake a placement year with the NHS also qualify for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which allows you to work as a biomedical scientist in healthcare in the UK

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Biomedical
  • Biomedical Science
  • Biology
  • NHS Training
  • Biochemistry
  • Medical training
  • Medical
  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics
  • Design
  • Anatomy

Course programme

Example structure
Studying at Essex is about discovering yourself, so your course combines compulsory and optional modules to make sure you gain key knowledge in the discipline, while having as much freedom as possible to explore your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are just a selection of those available. The opportunity to take optional modules will depend on the number of core modules within any year of the course. In many instances, the flexibility to take optional modules increases as you progress through the course.
Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current first-year students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Molecular Cell Biology
Genetics and Evolution


Biochemistry of Macromolecules




General and Organic Chemistry


Scientific and Transferable Skills for Biosciences


Anatomy and Physiology
Biomedical Science: Practice and Employability (Assessed in Following Year)
Year 2
Biomedical Science: Practice and Employability




Human Genetics
Molecular Biology: Genes, Proteins and Disease
Immunity in Health and Disease


Medical Microbiology
Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science
Clinical Biochemistry
Cell Biology and Cellular Pathology
Final year
Research Project in Biomolecular Science
Issues in Biomedical Science
Rational Drug Design (optional)
Advanced Medical Microbiology (optional)
Human Molecular Genetics (optional)
Molecular and Developmental Immunology (optional)
Cancer Biology (optional)
Mechanisms of Neurological Disease (optional)
Bioinformatics (optional)
Cell Signalling (optional)
Interdisciplinary Science Group Project Module (optional)
Year abroad
On your year abroad, you have the opportunity to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised. The rest of your course remains identical to the three-year degree.
Teaching
Learn through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and coursework
Gain experience collating and interpreting data, and reporting findings clearly and concisely
Participate in an optional one-week summer school learning from NHS professionals
Assessment
Degrees are awarded on the results of your written examinations together with continual assessments of your practical work and coursework
Contribute towards real-world research projects in your final year of study
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Additional information

Study abroad Your education extends beyond the university campus We support you extending your education through providing the option of an additional year at no extra cost The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year studying abroad in an English-speaking country or employed on a placement, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course Studying abroad allows you to experience other cultures, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised Recent destinations include: Curtin University of Technology University of Saskatchewan University of Arkansas University of Otago Monash University Koç University Placement year Alternatively, you can spend your third year on a placement year with the NHS in an IBMS-approved lab You complete a portfolio of assessed work, which results in HCPC registration after completion of the course This provides you with hands-on experience using specialised equipment and techniques which are in demand from employers, and is a great route into work in an NHS hospital All Biomedical Science students also have the opportunity to participate in a one-week summer school, where you learn about clinical biochemistry, cellular pathology, medical microbiology, and haematology and transfusion science This time spent with NHS professionals improves you laboratory skills and helps you to develop an understanding of career paths in this sector Our expert staff As one of the largest schools at our University, we offer a lively, friendly and supportive environment with research-led study and high quality teaching Two-thirds of our research is rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014), and you learn from and work alongside our expert staff Our research covers a wide spectrum of biology – from the cell right through to communities and ecosystems Key academic staff for...

BSc Biomedical Science

£ 9,250 + VAT