BScBiomedical Science
| Study location | United Kingdom, Clifton campus |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc |
| Course code | B940 |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0; |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.
Programme structure
What will I study?
Year One
Introduction to Cell biology
Introduction to Biochemistry
Practical Techniques for Biology
Genetics and Immunology
Human Systems
Introduction to Microbiology
Year Two
Antibody and DNA Technology
Metabolism and its Control
Molecular Biology and Protein Synthesis
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of Cells and Tissues
Clinical Biochemistry
Clinical and Public Health Microbiology
Year Three
This is your optional work placement year.
Final Year
Research Project
Immunology and Virology
Histopathology
Haematology
Infectious Diseases and their Control
How will I learn?
You will typically study six modules each year. Each module normally has around 20 to 24 one hour lectures. In addition there are regular seminars and tutorials to help with your studies. Across the three years you will have approximately 500 hours of laboratory experience. We believe the amount of time a student spends getting hands on experience in a laboratory is very important to prepare them for the world of work, which is why we incorporate such high levels of contact time in the labs.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed on a variety of components including the following.
Coursework 31%
Laboratory reports
assignments
poster presentations
case studies
final year research project/dissertation
Written 45%
multiple completion tests
formal examinations.
Practical 34%
Laboratory assessments
Oral presentations
Where will I study?
You will be taught mostly on our Clifton campus. Large groups lectures will be held in John Clare, smaller groups, seminars and tutorials will be held across campus in multiple buildings. The majority of laboratory sessions will be held in the Rosalind Franklin building as well as within Erasmus Darwin laboratories.
What’s included in the course fees?
You will need equipment to work in the laboratory classes. For example, you will need a lab coat and safety spectacles. You will be provided with the necessary personal equipment at induction. All other requirements for the labs will be provided in the laboratory session. This will include simple equipment such as forceps through to tablets.
About the Biomedical Team
You will work with our highly regarded academics, who are active in a broad range of research areas, achieving 100% world-leading or internationally excellent research impact. (REF2014).
Learn a new language
Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.
Learning a new language can:
enhance your communication skills
enrich your experience when travelling abroad
boost your career prospects.
Career opportunities
Your career development
Our Biomedical students have entered careers in:
hospital laboratories
pharmaceutical industry laboratories
management and pharmaceutical sales
research and education.
Many also choose to undertake further study on one of our master’s-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.
Recent graduates have gone onto work in the following roles and companies:
Glaxo Smith Kline – Research Scientist
Nottingham University Hospitals – Biomedical Scientist
UHCW NHS Trust – Stop Smoking Advisor
Coventry University Hospital – Lab Technician
NHS – Bowel Cancer Screening Officer
Thermo Fisher – Research Biomedical Scientist
NHS – Medical Lab Assistant
Dorset Health Care – Information Analyst.