University of Essex
BSc Biomedical Science
Colchester, United Kingdom
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English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
BSc Biomedical Science
From cancer-screening to blood transfusions, from infections to genetic diseases; Biomedical Scientists research the causes and diagnosis of diseases and the effectiveness of the medicines that cure them. You apply the concepts of biochemistry and cell biology to the study of health and disease in the human body. Our multidisciplinary approach means you learn skills that are at the forefront of advances in medical research.
At Essex, our research focuses on genetic diseases, infection and immunity, and age-associated conditions such as cancer.
On our BSc Biomedical Science, you study areas including:
- The human immune system
- Pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria
- Haematology and blood transfusion
- Cell pathology
- Mechanisms of neurological diseases
You discover the molecular basis of cellular dysfunctions, and describe modern strategies to diagnose and treat them.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Quantitative methods for Life Sciences
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry of Macromolecules
- Genetics and Evolution
- General and Organic Chemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Transferable Skills in Life Sciences
Year 2
- Biomedical Science: Practice and Employability
- Cell Biology and Cellular Pathology
- Medical Microbiology
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Medical Genetics
- Immunity in Health and Disease
- Molecular Biology: Genes, Proteins and Disease
Year 3
- Research Project in Biomedical Science
- Issues in Biomedical Science
Program Outcome
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist.
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Career Opportunities
You graduate ready to move into a wide variety of industrial and public sector careers, from the NHS to pharmaceuticals, research, health and safety, teaching.
Our students have gone on to work in a number of laboratory-based roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and in hospitals, clinics and healthcare companies. Others have gone on to work in sales, publishing and management, while others still have chosen to enhance their career opportunities by studying for MSc or PhD degrees.
Our BSc Biomedical Science course also provides the ideal background for entry onto postgraduate medicine Programs. We have an established scheme for helping students prepare their applications and an excellent success rate with respect to students gaining places at Medical Schools throughout the country.
Other recent graduate destinations include:
- Andrologist
- Perfusionist
- Studying medicine
- Studying MSc or PhD
Working in NHS Hospitals at Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, PHE in Colindale, Basildon, London, Bury St Edmunds, Harlow, Hastings, Ipswich, Norwich, Peterborough Kent, Bedford and Romford
We also work with our University's Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
BSc Biomedical Science: 3 years
BSc Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year): 4 years
- Learn through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and coursework
- Gain experience collating and interpreting data, and reporting findings clearly and concisely
- Participate in an optional one-week summer school learning from NHS professionals