Program Overview

Biomedical Science BSc Honours

Course Overview

Learn from expert researchers, access our state-of-the-art facilities and opt for a placement year at a top London hospital, preparing you for an exceptional career in labs and research.

About Your Course

Here is a brief overview of what you will study each year. We review our courses regularly to improve your experience and graduate prospects so modules may be subject to change.

Year 1

• Laboratory and Professional Skills (30 credits) - Compulsory This module aims to introduce you to the biomedical profession and job prospects while developing essential laboratory skills, safety practices, and communication methods necessary for academic and professional advancement, particularly in clinical laboratory settings.
• Human Sciences (30 credits) - Compulsory This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology required to underpin your future learning.
• Cell Sciences and Genetics (30 credits) - Compulsory This module explores the cellular structure and function and genetics of eukaryotes, bacteria, and archaea and will in addition cover virus biology.
• Biomolecular Science (30 credits) - Compulsory This module aims to provide you with the skills and underpinning knowledge on the basic principles of biochemistry.

Year 2

• Molecular Biology and Clinical Genetics (30 credits) - Compulsory This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the principles, practices, quality assurance, and applications of commonly used screening and diagnostic techniques of molecular diagnostics and clinical genetics for disease investigation.
• Clinical Sciences and Clinical Biochemistry (30 credits) - Compulsory This module introduces you to the concept of integrated pathology.
• Immunology and Infection Science (30 credits) - Compulsory The aims of this module are to give you an understanding of the many ways in which the immune response protects the host from infectious disease.
• Haematology and Blood Transfusion (30 credits) - Compulsory The overall aim of this module is that you gain knowledge about the characteristics, diagnosis, and management of various blood disorders.

Year 3

• Clinical Immunology and Medical Microbiology (30 credits) - Compulsory This module provides you with a critical understanding of what happens when the immune response become dysregulated leading to immune mediated pathology and neoplasm.
• Research Methods and Science Innovation (30 credits) - Compulsory This module provides you with the skills to plan, implement, analyse and report project-based work, in preparation for the final year project module.
• Molecular & Cellular Pathology (30 credits) - Compulsory The aims of this module are to give you a working knowledge of the principles and practice of cellular and molecular pathology.
• Dissertation and Professional Development (30 credits) - Compulsory This module enhances specialised knowledge, ethical awareness, and skills in research, technology, and communication.

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching and research You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience.
• Timetable Your weekly timetable will typically consist of 10 hours of interactive sessions and 2 hours of supervised laboratory practical's.
• Assessments We'll test your understanding and progress with informal and formal tests including closed book on-campus exams.
• Feedback To help you achieve the best results, we will provide regular feedback.

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications UCAS points: 112 tariff points including 32 points or grade C in an A Level Science subject.
• A Levels BBC-BBB including a C or above from a science subject.
• BTEC DMM from the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject area.
• GCSE GCSE Maths and English with a minimum of grade 4.
• Access requirements Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher.

Careers

• How can the Biomedical Science BSc support your career? Employment prospects for biomedical scientists are excellent. You could find yourself working in laboratories (for universities, hospitals and research centres), and also within the NHS, public health, veterinary and agricultural, pharmaceutical or forensic fields.
• Secure your graduate job with MDXworks Our employability service, MDXworks will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.

Fees and Funding

• UK students Full-time: £9,535* Part-time: £79 per taught credit
• International students Full-time students: £16,600 Part-time students: £138 per taught credit
• Scholarships and bursaries To help make uni affordable, we do everything we can to support you including our MDX Excellence Scholarship offers grants of up to £2,000 per year for UK students.