ObjectivesFeatures of the Biomedical Sciences programme include: * studies in the biology of disease * a range of modules to suit your subject interests * placements in NHS hospital labs * research projects using state-of-the-art equipment * approved by the Health Professions Council and accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences * can be used to support an application for mature entry to medical school * a Graduate Development Programme which supports key skills and employability throughout the degree
Entry requirementsRequirements GCSE: English, Maths, Science required Tariff points range: 180-220 Specific subjects: Biology or Chemistry, plus another science subject Relevant subjects: Biology, Chemistry Access: Yes Baccalaureate EB %: 64-68 Baccalaureate IB pts: 24-26
Academic titleBSc Applied Biomedical Science
Course descriptionContent
Year 1
-Biological Molecules
-Microbiology 1
-Cell Biology
-Human Physiology and Pharmacology A
-Introduction to Human Disease
-Metabolic Biochemistry
-Analysis of Biological Molecules
-Genetics
-Human Physiology and Pharmacology B
-Introduction to Human Pathology
-Scientific Data Analysis
-Introduction to Medical Microbiology
Year 2
-Human Physiology
-Experimental Design and Analysis
-Immunology and Disease
-Studies in Biology of Disease
-Molecular Biology of the Cell
-Drugs and Disease
-Human Nutrition
-Molecular Genetics
-Microbiology 2
-Molecular
-Aspects of Disease
-Applied Genetics
Placement Year
-All students complete a Registration Training Portfolio (started during Year 2, completed in placement year).
-Cell Signalling
-Sports Physiology
-Metals and Living Systems
-Molecular Microbiology
-Human Pathophysiology
-Pharmacology
-Medical Genetics
-Brain Function and Disorder
-Genome Analysis
-The Functioning Genome
-Antimicrobial Agents
-Professional Practice module