ObjectivesBiology in the 21st century presents many challenges and opportunities for academic research, employment, and the creation of wealth. Breakthroughs in biomedical science are rapid and frequent and our course content is regularly reviewed to keep up-to-date. The first and second years of our courses share a common structure, providing a thorough grounding in the molecular and cellular basis of life, and also including supervised human dissection undertaken by the student. At level three you'll specialise in areas particular to your chosen course.
Entry requirements-GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB preferably including Chemistry. If not studying GCE/VCE A Level Chemistry, applicants should have at least GCE AS Level Grade A Chemistry. -BTEC National Diploma - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+AB or AB+AA if more than 6 vocational units are offered -Scottish Highers - AAAB -Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB -International Baccalaureate - 33 points (Chemistry and another science subject at higher level) -Core Requirements - Two science subjects at GCE/VCE A Level or equivalent
Academic titleBiomedical Science with Enterprise BSc
Course descriptionThis is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Cell Biology
-Physiology with Pharmacology
-Developmental Biology
-Finance for Managers
-Introduction to Behaviour at Work
-Introduction to the Study of Organ Systems
-Laboratory Skills in Biomedical Science
-Managing the Business Enterprise
-Pathobiology
-The Enterprise Economy
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Project Management
-Advanced Molecular Biology
-Anatomy of the Human Body
-Anatomy of the Human Head
-Cell Signalling
-Cellular Homeostasis
-Comparative and Developmental Neurobiology
-Control of the Internal Environment
-Differentiation
-Experimental Approaches in Physiology and Pharmacology
-Mechanisms of Drug Action
-Reproduction and Endocrinology
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Business Strategy
-Technology Management
-Communication and Presentation Skills
-Autonomic Nervous System
-Biological Basis of Brain Disease I: Neurodegeneration
-Biomedical Science Library Project
-Biomedical Sciences Library Project
-Cancer Biology
-Cell Biology of the Nucleus
-Developmental Neurobiology
-Epithelial Physiology in Health and Disease
-Human Tissues
-Membrane Receptors
-Membrane Trafficking
-Modelling Human Disease
-Molecular Physiology of Ion Channels and Human Disease
-Stem Cell Biology
-The Kidney in Health and Disease