Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), which is essential for employment in hospital pathology laboratories, our Biomedical Science degree involves the study of health and disease and how the human body functions during normal and diseased states.
On this course you will develop an in-depth understanding of the human body in health and disease, both through extensive hands-on laboratory work and by linked academic theory.
Year 1 provides a sound theoretical and practical framework covering biochemistry, microbiology, physiology and pharmacology and key laboratory skills. Year 2 is where analytical and critical skills are developed and areas such as human physiology, metabolism, molecular biology and enhanced practical and research skills are studied in detail.
The final year of the course includes a range of specialist modules (taught by specialist staff) and a research project, allowing you to integrate your acquired theory and skills.
Why study with us
- As of 2021, this course has been fully accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) for 20 years.
- Our Biomedical Science course ranked 1st in the North West for graduate prospects. (Complete University Guide 2022)
- Taught by internationally-recognised research-active scientists and biomedical scientists.
What you'll do
- You’ll develop a range of laboratory based and theoretical skills associated with sound scientific practice.
- We have a strong focus on practical experience ensuring that you’ll graduate with real-world skills for a variety of careers both inside and outside of the laboratory.
- You'll have the opportunity to take the Healthcare Science route after Year 1, which includes placements in NHS pathology laboratories.
Module overview
Year 1Compulsory modules
• BL1011: Fundamentals of Biosciences
• BL1012: Essential Skills in Biosciences
• BL1013: Biosciences in Practice
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• BL2011: Bioscience Practical Skills
• BL2012: Biology of Disease
• BL2013: Molecules to Cells
• BL2014: Tissues to Organisms
Year 3
Compulsory modules
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BL3011: Research Project
• BL3012: Blood Sciences for Biomedical Sciences
• BL3016: Infection Sciences for Biomedical Sciences
• BL3017: Molecular and Cellular Pathology
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
Biomedical Science graduates can work in diagnostic and pathology laboratories in hospitals and other medical institutions or within biomedical related industries. Others opt to pursue careers in research through postgraduate study.
As a graduate you can follow a career within the bioscience industry, work in diagnostic and pathology laboratories, or work in areas such as toxicology, public health, medical research, bioengineering or bioinformatics. Former graduates include numerous NHS biomedical scientists and research scientists. Graduates have also gone on to pursue further studies in dentistry or medicine.
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