IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
Biomedical science is a vital part of modern medicine, enabling diseases to be diagnosed, monitored and treated. Develop your understanding of healthcare and human disease processes with a Biomedical Science degree.
You will cover a broad biological principles relating to the normal function of the human body, as well as providing up to date training in medical and disease related topics including pathophysiology, cell pathology, clinical immunology, haematology, microbiology and genetics. Your studies will be complemented by visits to local pathology laboratories and the contribution of external NHS specialists and biomedical scientists, with whom we have strong long lasting links.
This Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited course is structured to take account of the integrated and multidisciplinary nature of biomedical science. In the early stages you will acquire a broad understanding of the normal functioning of the body to prepare you for the later introduction of more specialised medical and pathological aspects of human disease. There are a range of module options that you can take in your second and third year according to your interests.
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Course details:
Year one
Genetics
Molecules to Microbes
Human Anatomy
Biomedical Skills
Professional Skills
Cell Biology
Year two
Clinical and Molecular Genetics
Medical Biochemistry
Haematology and Transfusion
Pathophysiology
Human Systems Physiology
Translational Research Skills
Year three
Medical and Public Health Microbiology
Cell Pathology
Applied Biomedical Science
Clinical Immunology
Research Project
Choose two options from the following
Advances in Pathophysiology
Biochemistry of Drugs and Disease BSc Hons
Cancer: Bench to Bedside
Human Genetics
Graduate employability drives the course emphasis on developing your laboratory skills, while integrating modern and contemporary research methods and procedures for biomedical practice into your degree.
IBMS accreditation of the course provides a guarantee of quality sought by employers and enhances graduate employability as a biomedical scientist. Those who complete the IBMS registration portfolio on placement can to apply directly for grade 5 biomedical scientist positions and HCPC registration. University of Salford Biomedical Science graduates have also gone in to a wide range of careers including in the research industry, the NHS (various roles), teaching, management and postgraduate medicine and dentistry.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
