Biomedical Science BSc Hons

Course title:	BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
Apply:	via UCAS
Code:	BC99
Start (ft):	September
Start (pt):	September
Mode:	full-time/ part-time by arrangement
Duration:	3 years full-time/ 5-8 years part-time
Location:	Luton campus, Park Square
Faculty:	Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science
Department:	Division of Science

Summary

The Biomedical Science course covers a range of biological and molecular science areas. It is delivered in collaboration with local hospital laboratories, which you will visit, as well as receiving lectures from laboratory staff at the University.

The multi-disciplinary approach allows you to investigate normal life processes and study the pathological changes that occur in human disease. The course also provides sound theoretical and practical foundation in a range of laboratory sciences that are used to aid the diagnosis of, or investigate, human diseases.

The aim of the Biomedical Science course is to produce highly trained biomedical scientists with flexible career options and individuals who will make valuable contributions to medical knowledge and to the development of future diagnostic techniques. As a successful graduate you will be well equipped to work either in NHS hospital laboratories, research laboratories, industry or to progress to a postgraduate degree such as an MSc or PhD.

This course is delivered in collaboration with local Hospital laboratories. Students will make several visits to these labs during their course and will also receive lectures from laboratory staff in the units delivered at the University.

The final stage project may be linked to a hospital or approved medical laboratories.

Areas of study include:

- Pathology and Physiology
- Anatomy/Medical Physiology
- Cellular Pathology
- Medical Immunology
- Medical Microbiology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Applications of Immunology and Microbiology
- Biology of Diseases
- Cellular Chemistry and Genetics
- Human Metabolism and Genetics
- Medical Physiology and Haematology

Why choose this course?

- Course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- Up-to-date, well-equipped labs offer the chance to become familiar with modern technology
- Strong links with local hospital laboratories and international research institutes
- Opportunities to work in hospital laboratories
- Underpinned by world-leading research

Student Comments

"The best thing about this course is being taught by tutors who are doing their own research and have achieved some really great things. I'd definitely recommend studying here."
Raimona Peters
Biomedical Science student

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are well equipped to work in NHS hospital laboratories, research laboratories and industry, or to progress to a postgraduate degree such as an MSc or PhD. Specific roles include a biomedical scientist in a hospital pathology laboratory or a technical officer in a medical laboratory.

Assessment

Course work: essays, short practical reports and full practical reports (usually 50%).

Examinations and Tests: multiple-choice tests and essay based examinations (usually 50%).

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements apply.

Fees, Bursaries, Scholarships, Costs

UK and EU students studying on this full-time Bachelor's course are eligible to receive the £329* University of Bedfordshire bursary. Visit www.beds.ac.uk/money to find out more.

Attendance

For the full-time course you will need to attend lectures, tutorials and lab practicals on two or three full days per week.

For the part-time course attendance is one full day per week.

Further Study Opportunities

Other opportunities for further study include MScs and PhDs in a variety of subjects, and further training to be a Science Teacher. Degrees in Medicine and other subjects are also available to students who obtain a good class of degree in Biomedical Science.

General Enquiries

• www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply for information about standard entry requirements, application routes, open days, fees and funding.
• T: +44 (0)1582 489286 UK/EU Admissions
• T: +44 (0)1582 489326 International Admissions
• Order a prospectus form. Enquire about courses and order a printed undergraduate or postgraduate prospectus.
• T: +44 (0)1234 400 400 University switchboard