BSc Biomedical Sciences C741

University of Reading

Bachelor's degree

In Reading

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Reading

Full Time: 3 Years
Learn about the inner workings of the human body and take part in world-class research through this strongly practical course.
Our BSc Biomedical Sciences course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and was developed in partnership with practising NHS laboratory scientists. All of our lecturers are involved in research and you will be taught by experts in their fields.
You will learn about the systems that underpin all living organisms from a cellular, tissue, organ and whole body perspective. From this basis, you will study the diseases that affect each area and the mechanisms that the body uses to combat them. The flexible nature of the course will then allow you to pick specialist modules that match your interests. You will also have the chance to carry out a year-long industrial placement or a paid vacation studentship in order to gain valuable work and research experience.
The course has a strong practical basis, and you will learn key cellular, molecular and biochemical techniques, including live cell microscopy, and DNA and protein technology. During your final year will have the chance to spend 11 weeks working in a lab on a biomedical research project. Past projects have investigated coronary heart disease, gene therapy for muscular dystrophies, and the role of cell movement in the spread of cancer.
Placement
You will have the opportunity to carry out a year-long industrial placement between your second and final year. Student in previous years have worked at Diamond Light Source, Public Health England, GlaxoSmithKline, and Covance. You can also choose to spend a year abroad, typically carrying out research in an academic laboratory.
You will have the opportunity to undertake paid vacation studentships funded by organisations such as the Wellcome Trust. These can take place over six weeks during the summer break, or be carried out part-time over a longer period. During studentships you will typically work on a...

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Reading (Berkshire)
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Whiteknights, RG6 6AH

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Biomedical
  • Systems
  • Project

Course programme

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
Year 1 Core modules include:
  • Building blocks of life
  • Key skills in biomedicine 1
  • Fundamental processes in biomedicine
  • Pathology and histology
  • Laboratory and study skills for biomedicine
  • Human physiology

Students without AS level Chemistry or an equivalent qualification must take:

  • Fundamental concepts in chemistry 1

Students without A level Chemistry or an equivalent qualification must take:

  • Molecular studies for the life sciences
Optional modules include:
  • Physical processes for biologists
  • Digestion and nutrition
  • Introduction to neuroscience
  • Bacteriology and virology
  • Fundamentals of organic chemistry
  • Further fundamentals of organic chemistry for biologists
  • Biochemistry
  • Institution-wide Language Programme
Please note that all modules are subject to change. Year 2 Core modules include:
  • Clinical biomedicine
  • Molecular genetics
  • Pharmacology and toxicology
  • Cells and immunity
  • Key skills in biomedicine 2
  • Human development
  • Professional career development
Optional modules include:
  • Microbiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Biochemistry
  • Venoms and poisons
  • History and philosophy of science
  • Neuroscience
  • Introduction to bioinformatics
Please note that all modules are subject to change. Year 3 Core modules include:
  • Research project
  • Medical genetics
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Cancer and cell communication
  • Neurobiology
Optional modules include:
  • Bacterial pathogens
  • Viral pathogens
  • Selected topics in endocrinology and endocrine disease
  • Mechanisms for microbial function
  • Mammalian reproduction
  • Diet and disease
  • Use and abuse of the microbial world
  • Bioavailability, diet and gut health
  • Genes, lifestyle and nutrition
  • Extreme environments microbiology field course
  • Systems biology
  • Seminars in biology
Please note that all modules are subject to change.

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