| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Through research-involved learning, students develop practical skills in state-of-the-art laboratories and engage in current research projects. The program prepares graduates for careers in the biomedical science field, including healthcare, research, and industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Biomedical Science (MSci) program at Canterbury Christ Church University prepares students for careers in the biomedical science field. The program emphasizes a research-involved approach, providing students with opportunities to conduct their own research and engage with ongoing research projects in core areas.
Objectives:
- Equip students with thorough understanding of human anatomy, physiology, disease, genetics, and laboratory/computer analytical skills.
- Develop practical skills in state-of-the-art laboratories.
- Offer specialist training to meet individual career aspirations through placements, internships, and volunteering.
- Involve students in current research relevant to human health.
- Cover various medically related disciplines, including anatomy, physiology, histology, genetics, biochemistry, and microbiology. Students gain hands-on experience through practical laboratory work and engage in current research projects. The curriculum covers various medically relevant disciplines, ensuring a well-rounded education in biomedical sciences. Optional modules allow students to specialize in areas of interest and tailor their learning experience.
Course Schedule:
The program is delivered over four years, with each year divided into two semesters. The typical course schedule involves lectures, seminars, workshops, laboratory sessions, and independent study time.
Modules:
- Year 1:
- Core modules: Biochemistry 1, Statistics and Introduction to R Software, Cell Biology and Genetics, Microbiology and Human Health.
- Year 2 & 3:
- Core modules: vary based on specializations.
- Optional modules: numerous options available in areas such as:
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Immunology and Infection
- Human Genetics and Genomics
- Cancer Biology
- Pharmacology
- Neuroscience
- Year 4:
- Major research project.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including coursework (e.g., reports, literature reviews, presentations), laboratory skills assessments, end-of-module examinations, and a major research project.
Assessment Criteria:
Assessments are graded based on criteria that evaluate students' understanding of the subject matter, critical thinking skills, research skills, communication abilities, and ability to apply knowledge to practical situations.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program utilizes various teaching methods, including interactive lectures, hands-on laboratory sessions, small-group seminars, workshops, and individual tutorials.
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced academic staff who are specialists and active researchers in their respective fields.
Unique Approaches:
The program emphasizes research-involved learning, allowing students to engage with current research projects and develop strong research skills.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including:
- National Health Service (NHS) and healthcare industry
- Sales and marketing of healthcare products
- Diagnostic and clinical laboratories
- Research and development for pharmaceutical, diagnostics, medical device, and laboratory instrumentation industries
- Postgraduate studies (PhD)
Opportunities:
The program provides students with opportunities to develop skills and experiences relevant to their chosen career paths through placements, internships, and research projects.
Program Outcomes:
Graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen careers, with strong knowledge, practical skills, and research experience.
Other:
- Student Satisfaction: The program has high student satisfaction ratings, with a significant percentage of students being satisfied with the teaching on the course.
- Facilities: Students have access to modern research-grade equipment and well-equipped laboratories. The university is moving to newly built laboratories in September 2020.
- Industry Links: The program has strong links with the life sciences industry, providing opportunities for students to network and gain practical experience.
- UK
- Overseas Full-time £9,250 £15,500
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.
