Course summary
- Undertake taught modules with an extended research project in a professional lab.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of modern biomedical laboratory sciences.
- Develop applied research techniques using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
- Build confidence in presenting your work to academic and professional audiences.
- Enhance investigative skills including the design, execution and interpretation of practical work within the field of disease mechanisms and diagnosis.
Biomedical science plays a pivotal and essential role in healthcare. This course has been designed to respond to the increasing need for highly skilled biomedical researchers across a range of industries. You’ll have the opportunity to specialise in particular aspects of biomedical sciences, selecting a specialist subject from microbiology, cancer biology or bioinformatics.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in the
- health biotechnology sector
- pharmaceutical industry
- industrial biotechnology sector
- academic research
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:
- NHS
- Public Health England
- Novartis
- ThermoFisher Scientific
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
ModuleCreditsAssessmentCell And Molecular Biology15Coursework
Exam
Cell Biology15Coursework
Exam
Exam
Applied Laboratory Practice15Coursework
Extended Research Project120Coursework
Mechanisms Of Disease15Coursework
Exam
Elective modules

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