* 4 years sandwich
IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill
Our degree in applied biomedical science provides academic, professional, and laboratory skills to prepare you for careers in the NHS Biomedical Science sector.
You will initially register on our Biomedical Science degree. During your second year, you can make a formal application for a hospital placement, which will include a training placement in an NHS lab. If you are successful, you will progress onto this BSc Applied Biomedical Science to complete the course.
As well as a firm grounding in biomedical science, you will gain a range of transferable skills, from problem solving to case study analysis. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. Graduates who have been issued with the IBMS Certificate of Competence will also be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Biochemistry 1 (15 credits)
Biochemistry 2 (15 credits)
Fundamentals of Biology and Physiology (30 credits)
Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
Practical and Academic Skills (30 credits)
Introduction to Medical Science (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Cellular and Molecular Pathology (Level 5) (15 credits)
Physiological Systems and Regulation (15 credits)
Metabolism and Disease (15 credits)
Bioanalytical Techniques (15 credits)
Genetics (15 credits)
Infection and Immunity (15 credits)
Haematology I (15 credits)
Research and Professional Skills in Life Science (15 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Work Placement Course - ENG
Year 4
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Project (Life Sciences) (30 credits)
Advanced and Clinical Immunology (15 credits)
Medical Microbiology (15 credits)
Medical Biochemistry (15 credits)
Haematology and Blood Transfusion (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
Pathophysiology of Disease (15 credits)
Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (15 credits)
Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (15 credits)
Stem Cells (15 credits)
Neuropharmacology for Biomedical Science (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
Science Internship Course (15 credits)
Employability and Governance (15 credits)
You will acquire the necessary academic, professional and laboratory skills for current and future employment as a Biomedical Scientist in medical diagnostic and research environments.
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
