Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

Biomedical Science is the study of life science subjects, which underpin our understanding of how the human body works. You will learn about the body's structure and function, from the level of organs and tissues to the molecular level, as well as how drugs are used to treat disease. You will major in one of the following subjects: Anatomy, the science dealing with the form and structure of living organisms; Biochemistry, the science of the molecular basis of life; Pharmacology, the study of the effects of drugs on living organisms; or Physiology, the study of the functions of the body, its component tissues, cells and fluids. The programme promotes small-group learning, allowing students to work in teams and interact with staff informally.

This degree is dedicated to producing top-quality graduates with academic excellence in their chosen discipline. The incorporation into the programme of biomedical debates, presentations and research projects enhances the educational experience for each student and contributes to their personal growth as confident academic communicators - an invaluable life-long skill.

Year 1

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biomedical Science (including computing skills, communication skills, essays, WIKI projects and Biomedical debates)

Year 2

• Two of the following subjects:
  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
• One other Biomedical module (in one of the above disciplines)
• Biomedical Science II (includes Biomedical Science seminars and a Community Knowledge Initiative programme)

Year 3

• Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
• Research Methods in Biomedical Science (which includes a mini-research project)
• Each student also takes one of the following subjects: 
  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
• In addition, one other module is chosen from either:
1. a specialised topic from within the major disciplines above or
2. one of the following:
• Human Nutrition
• Genetics
• German or
• Advanced French for Science

Year 4

• One major subject from:
• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Biomedical Science modules (including Toxicology, Immunology, Advanced Anatomy, Advanced Technologies for Biologists and Genetics)
• In fourth year, you will work on a laboratory research project in your chosen subject under the direction of experienced researchers