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BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

B940

Delivery

Campus Taught

Foundation entry

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), which is essential for employment in hospital pathology laboratories, our Biomedical Science degree involves the study of health and disease and how the human body functions during normal and diseased states.

On this course you will develop an in-depth understanding of the human body in health and disease, both through extensive hands-on laboratory work and by linked academic theory.

Year 1 provides a sound theoretical and practical framework covering biochemistry, microbiology, physiology and pharmacology and key laboratory skills. Year 2 is where analytical and critical skills are developed and areas such as human physiology, metabolism, molecular biology and enhanced practical and research skills are studied in detail.

The final year of the course includes a range of specialist modules (taught by specialist staff) and a research project, allowing you to integrate your acquired theory and skills.

Why study with us

As of 2021, this course has been fully accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) for 20 years.
Our Biomedical Science course ranked 1st in the North West for graduate prospects. (Complete University Guide 2022)
Taught by internationally-recognised research-active scientists and biomedical scientists.

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What you'll do

You’ll develop a range of laboratory based and theoretical skills associated with sound scientific practice.
We have a strong focus on practical experience ensuring that you’ll graduate with real-world skills for a variety of careers both inside and outside of the laboratory.
You'll have the opportunity to take the Healthcare Science route after Year 1, which includes placements in NHS pathology laboratories.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

95%Face-to-face

5%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Accreditations

This course is accredited by the IBMS, which is essential if you're looking for employment in hospital pathology laboratories. The IBMS is the professional body for biomedical scientists and support staff - advancing knowledge and setting professional standards.

Future careers

Biomedical Science graduates can work in diagnostic and pathology laboratories in hospitals and other medical institutions or within biomedical related industries. Others opt to pursue careers in research through postgraduate study.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9250 per year

Sandwich year£1000 for the sandwich year

Part-time£1540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

Full-time£9,250 per year

Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country and see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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A three-year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study.

Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors. Teaching on the course comprises a diverse range of methods and styles including lectures, tutorials, seminars, computer-based learning, case studies and laboratory practicals.

As well as the traditional methods of teaching, e-learning (based around a virtual learning environment) and problem-based learning techniques will be used. Assessments are by a combination of examinations, essays, data handling and interpretation, lab books, practical reports, project reports, and poster and oral presentations, allowing a full range of skills to be developed.

As part of the course you will have the opportunity to hear about the experiences of service users, carers, patients and public members via our community engagement and service user support groups (Comensus).