BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Year 1

In your first year, you'll start building a foundation for future learning. You'll develop key skills in communication, data acquisition and analysis.

Core modules

• BHCS1001 Biomedical Investigation and Experimentation

• BHCS100 Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells to Systems

• BHCS1003 Human Metabolism

• BHCS1004PP Introduction to Human Pathology

• BHCS1005 Human Disease

• BHCS1006 Infection and Immunity

• BHCS1011 Study skills and personal development

Year 2

In your second year, you'll focus on developing a deeper understanding of core biomedical disciplines,„ with an emphasis on the scientific understanding of pathological processes and diagnostic practice.„ You'll examine key laboratory techniques and acquire research skills.

Core modules

• BHCS2001 Biology of Disease

• BHCS2002 Evidence-Based Practice in Biomedical Science

• BHCS2003 Genetic Continuity and Diversity

• BHCS2004 Cell Biology in Health and Disease

• BHCS2005 Clinical Haematology and Biochemistry

• BHCS2006 Infection, Immunity and Disease

• BHCS2027 Placements and Employability

Year 3

You have the option to take up a work placement as part of your degree course. This is usually done as a six or 12 month placement at the end of your second year. Upon successful completion you will gain the Certificate of Industrial or Professional Experience. Alternatively, you may choose to take a work-based learning module, working in a local host organisation, alongside your other studies. These opportunities will enrich your course and career prospects.

Core modules

• BHCS3030 Biomedical Sciences: Placement

Final year

Your final year will support your critical thinking and enhance your practical competency. A personal research project allows you to study an area of biomedicine in detail. You will have a choice of research-led topics that discuss current developments and the implications for human health and clinical practice.

Core modules

• BHCS3001 Personal Research Project

• BHCS3031 Personal Development and Employability

Optional modules

• BHCS3002 Molecular and Cellular Pathology

• BHCS3003 Clinical Microbiology

• BHCS3004 Specialist Biochemistry and Screening

• BHCS3005 Transplantation and Transfusion Science

• BHCS3006 Cellular Basis of Immunity

• BHCS3007 Current Issues in Neurobiology

• BHCS3008 Current Developments in Biomedical Science

• BHCS3009 Medical Genetics

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