Undertake an extended research project in industry-standard labs, with real research groups - gaining the knowledge and skills you need to work in biomedicine.
Undertake taught modules with an extended research project in a professional lab.
Gain an in-depth understanding of modern biomedical laboratory sciences.
Develop applied research techniques using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
Build confidence in presenting your work to academic and professional audiences.
Enhance investigative skills including the design, execution and interpretation of practical work within the field of disease mechanisms and diagnosis.

Biomedical science plays a pivotal and essential role in healthcare. This course has been designed to respond to the increasing need for highly skilled biomedical researchers across a range of industries. You’ll have the opportunity to specialise in particular aspects of biomedical sciences, selecting a specialist subject from microbiology, cancer biology or bioinformatics.

You will have the opportunity to conduct a semester-long investigative research project within the biomedical field. This work will take place in cutting-edge, industry-standard laboratories and teaching labs under the supervision of world-renowned active research staff.

This work will be aligned with the current research interests of an academic member of staff within our specialist Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre. The project will include a critical review of the literature relevant to your research project, the development of a project proposal, design of research methods and the analysis, presentation and interpretation of experimental data.

Practical skills are developed throughout the course and you gain experience in molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. All practical classes are led by expert academic staff whose research incorporates the latest techniques. Research skills and statistical analysis are developed throughout the programme and applied to relevant healthcare problems/case studies.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course provides grounding in a range of scientific disciplines applicable to modern Biomedical Laboratory Science including cell biology, molecular biology, immunology and microbiology. You will develop an understanding of the pathogenesis of different diseases from a cellular to whole system level and discuss methods for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. 

You will apply your theoretical knowledge of disease systems to conduct a practical investigative research project. The programme provides you with the opportunity for career development within the area of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, either as a researcher within a clinical or commercial setting or as a PhD student within the biomedical field. 

Modules may include Mechanisms of Disease, Case Studies in Pathology and Applied Diagnostics.

You learn through

• lectures and seminars
• academic advice
• a programme of laboratory-based practical classes
• full semester research project

This courses prepares you for a career in

• health biotechnology sector
• industrial biotechnology sector
• pharmaceutical industry
• academic research

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:

• NHS
• Public Health England
• Novartis
• ThermoFisher Scientific

 

A 2:1 in a relevant Honours degree is normally accepted as the entry requirement for the course. Applicants with a 2:2 are also actively encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with alternative qualifications with academic attainment or skills in subjects which are directly relevant to the course will also be considered.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Applied Diagnostics	15	Coursework Exam
Applied Laboratory Practice	15	Coursework
Extended Research Project	120	Coursework
Mechanisms Of Disease	15	Coursework Exam

 

Elective modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Cell And Molecular Biology	15	Coursework Exam
Cell Biology	15	Coursework Exam