What you'll study
Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.
In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, four modules worth 20 credits and one module worth 40 credits.
Modules
Year 1
Core modules
Cells to Systems – 20 credits
Develop your understanding of the basic structure and function of mammalian cells, tissues and organs.
Introduction to Neuroscience and Pharmacology – 20 credits
An introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Key Skills for Biomedical Scientists – 40 credits
Develop your knowledge of core subject, personal and transferable skills.
Pathological Sciences 1 – 40 credits
Explore the pathological sciences: histology, haematology, blood transfusion, immunology, microbiology and clinical biochemistry/endocrinology.
Year 2
Core modules
Applied Human Physiology – 20 credits
Develop your understanding of cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and digestive system physiology, and the sense organs within the human body.
Pathological Sciences 2 – 20 credits
Gain insight into the complexities and integration of the clinical disciplines of pathological sciences including histology, haematology, blood transfusion, microbiology, and clinical biochemistry.
Research Methods – 20 credits
Develop the knowledge and skills required for conducting research in biosciences.
Scientific Basis of Disease – 20 credits
Develop your understanding of some of the core barriers to disease such as the immune system, processes of wound healing and haemostasis.
Biomedical Toolbox – 20 credits
Study methodologies used in biomedical and pharmacological sciences, and the application of these techniques in research and development.
Optional modules
Business for Biosciences – 20 credits
An introduction to the combined world of bioscience and business. You’ll benefit from business insight and how it relates to the bioscience sector.
Development: How Form and Function Changes – 20 credits
Develop your understanding of how vertebrates, including humans, develop.
Nutrition and Exercise for Health – 20 credits
Develop your understanding of the science behind the role of nutrition and exercise in health and the prevention of disease.
Year 3
Core modules
Genetic Basis of Disease – 20 credits
Develop your understanding of diseases arising from genetic defects, exploring acquired genetic disease (malignancy) and selected inherited disorders.
Integrated Pathology – 20 credits
Develop an understanding of conditions and diseases that affect mutually dependant body systems.
Pathological Sciences 3 – 20 credits
You'll get insight into the advanced and evolving nature of the Pathological Sciences clinical disciplines: Histology, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Microbiology and clinical Biochemistry.
Optional modules
Case Studies in Biomedical Research – 20 credits
Develop your understanding of important research related to the Institute of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (IBBS) and centres on your attendance at the IBBS seminars, as well as the current advances being made in the field of biomedical science.
Clinical Case Studies – 20 credits
Build upon your previous collaborative learning experiences and develop your knowledge of selected pathologies through the use of a number of integrated clinical case studies.
Erasmus Plus Project – 40 credits
Subject to a successful interview, this placement focused module asks you to take on a research project in an area of biomedical science.
Erasmus Plus Work Based Learning – 20 credits
Subject to a successful interview, this placement module develops your ability to achieve planned learning outcomes using work-based resources.
Project – 40 credits
Conduct a research project within an area of biomedical science.
Work Based Learning – 20 credits
This module develops your ability to achieve learning outcomes using work-based resources.
