Program Overview

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Foundation Year (Year 0):

This programme can incorporate a foundation year (year 0), for those students who aspire to enrol onto the first year of a science based honours degree programme within the Cardiff School of Health Sciences, who have not achieved the standard entry requirements, or who have not studied subjects that provide the necessary background within the scientific disciplines required to enter the first year of the chosen honours degree programme.

Students wishing to undertake the foundation year will apply for the degree programme they intend to progress to, using the relevant UCAS code listed on this course page and​ apply for entry point 0 on the UCAS website. As such, students following the foundation route will take an extra year to complete their honours degree.

Further information about the foundation year can be found by

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Degree:

Year One:

Students will gain an understanding of human physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. Laboratory and teaching sessions will provide students with the scientific knowledge and technical skills that will prepare them for Years 2 and 3. In addition, students will be able to develop relevant analytical, communication and transferable skills.

Modules (All Core):

Biochemistry (20 credits)

Cell Biology & Genetics (20 credits)

Anatomy & Physiology (20 credits)

Infection & Immunity 1 (20 credits)

Laboratory Skills & Data Analysis (20 credits)

Personal & Inteprofessional Development 1 (20 credits)

Year Two:

You will gain more understanding of molecular biology and acquire expertise in a range of specialist investigative techniques; epidemiology & data analysis; and research methods. Coverage of areas such as medical biochemistry, cellular pathology, haematology, transfusion science, medical microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and toxicology will explore the nature, importance and treatment of disease processes. In addition, a professional development module will encourage students to consider their own career aspirations, and help them to develop key transferable skills that will assist in their preparation for future employment.

Modules (All Core):

Analytical, Research & Diagnostic Methods (20 credits)

Blood & Cellular Sciences (20 credits)

Infection & Immunity 2 (20 credits)

Molecular Biology & Genetics (20 credits)

Personal & Interprofessional Development 2 (20 credits)

Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology (20 credits)

Year Three:

The final year focuses on the integration of previously acquired knowledge to provide students with an appreciation of the multidisciplinary approach to research, diagnosis and management of disorder and disease. Subjects covered will include the laboratory investigation of disease, bioinformatic analysis, translational research and a selection of topics of current relevance to biomedical science. The final year research project will further encourage independent learning, the continued development of technical research skills, scientific writing and critical analysis

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Modules (All Core):

Biomolecular Analysis (20 credits)

Contemporary Topics in Biomedical Sciences (20 credits)

Project (40 credits)

The Biology & Laboratory Investigation of Disease (20 credits)

Translational Research (20 credits)