The Biomedical Science course is an ideal choice if you are interested in the scientific basis of how the human body normally functions, how pathological changes can result in disease and how these diseases can be treated.

You will develop laboratory skills in biomedical science, alongside learning to critically evaluate scientific information to communicate this information to a range of different audiences.

Year One: Biomedical Science Degree

The first year of this Biomedical Science degree will introduce you to basic laboratory techniques fundamental to a career in biomedical science, genetics, microbiology, cell biology, anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, human development, and will build a foundation of scientific inquiry.

• Skills and Professional Development 1
• Human Growth and Development
• Skills for Biomedical Scientists
• Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry
• Diversity of Cellular Life
• Genetics and Evolution

Year Two: Biomedical Science Degree

In the second year you will build on your knowledge and skills acquired in the first year to gain insight into disease processes and how the human body adapts.

• Skills and Professional Development 2
• Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology
• Microorganisms and disease
• Cellular Pathology and Disease Processes
• Human Molecular Genetics

Year Three: Biomedical Science Degree

Your final year is your opportunity to pursue your specialist area of interest by conducting a supervised research project combining all of your acquired knowledge and laboratory skills. You will also be able to choose a module that takes your education in a specialised or emerging path of biomedical or anthropological emphasis.

• Research Project and Career Development
• Global Heath Challenges
• Modern Molecular Advances
• Bench to Bedside

With Biomedical options of:-

• Regenerative Medicine OR
• Applied Forensic Toxicology

Or anthropology option:

•   Human Variation

You will learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical classes. You will typically spend 15 - 20 hours in scheduled classes per week, and are expected to spend the same amount of time doing background reading and working on assignments.

There is strong emphasis on applied, practical learning throughout each year of the course, which culminates in all students undertaking an extensive project in their final year. A wide range of projects are available from microbiology, cancer biology, reproductive biology and genetics.

Assessment methods vary by module and include coursework such as laboratory reports, essays, oral presentations, problem solving and in-class or online tests as well as written examinations.

We regularly revalidate courses for quality assurance and enhancement

At USW, we regularly review our courses in response to changing patterns of employment and skills demand to ensure we offer learning designed to reflect today’s student needs and tomorrow’s employer demands.

If during a review process course content is significantly changed, we’ll write to inform you and talk you through the changes for the coming year. But whatever the outcome, we aim to equip our students with the skillset and the mindset to succeed whatever tomorrow may bring. Your future, future-proofed.