ObjectivesThis higher degree will enable HPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to enhance their opportunities for progression within the National Health Service or equivalent pathology services. The degree has been developed in conjunction with local Health Trusts who support this initiative and contribute to the teaching and learning for the course. It will assist managers and staff to meet their objectives in relation to Agenda for Change.
Entry requirementsAccredited honours degree in Biomedical Science plus relevant professional experience. (This would normally be practice as an HPC-registered Biomedical Scientist working in the National Health Service).
Academic titleMSc Advanced Biomedical Science
Course descriptionProgramme
In the first year of the course the student can expect to study modules such as:
-Research Designs in Health
-Innovation, Leadership and Advancing Quality in Clinical Practice
-Evidence-Based Practice.
These modules examine the underpinnings of a modern research-based health service and provide the foundation for the dissertation. Several other cohorts of students also take these modules from a health service background, and inter-professional discussion will be encouraged, so as to ensure that topics are examined from a range of perspectives.
The second year has the following core modules:
-Advanced cancer biology
-Advanced molecular genetics & genomics
-Advanced topics in biomedical science.
Additionally, students will study their chosen specialism at an advanced level, e.g. advanced clinical biochemistry, advanced histopathology & cytopathology, advanced immunology, advanced haematology, advanced medical microbiology.
In the final year students carry out a research project (dissertation). This will enable them to choose and research a particular topic in their particular specialism in depth. Following the submission of the dissertation there will be an oral presentation and questions.
Assessment will be via a number of different methods including essays, presentations, seen examinations, poster presentations, as well as a final dissertation.
Teaching/assessment
Assessment will be via a number of different methods including essays, presentations, seen examinations, poster presentations, as well as a final dissertation.