BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Foundation Year
University of Derby
Program description
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Foundation Year
The course focuses on developing your practical laboratory skills, so you'll gain first-hand experience of lab work from year one
You'll also spend time honing your interpersonal skills and general employability, so you can move on to a diverse range of careers in clinical and public health laboratories, industry and research settings
We are currently seeking accreditation for this course from the Institute of Biomedical Science. Upon successful accreditation, the degree will fast-track your journey towards registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council
All of our teaching team are active researchers as well as teachers, so they will be able to share some of the latest findings and innovative thinking from the human health field
This is a progressive, challenging course which focuses on the latest advances in medical research aimed at preventing ill health and prolonging life. The devastating COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for skills in this area, so this degree is highly relevant right now and you can expect to have strong career prospects.
Admission requirements
- UCAS points: 72
- Specific requirements at A-level:No specific subject requirements
- Specific requirements at GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study.
- IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
Alternative entry qualifications:
- BTEC - MPP
- Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2
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Foundation Year
Core modules
- Research Methods and Data Handling
- Academic and Practical Skills
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Principles of Cellular Biology
Optional modules
- English
- Mathematics
- Principles of Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Human Behaviour
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science
Year 1
Core modules
- Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry of Life
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Concepts of Human Health and Wellbeing
- Clinical Genetics
- Practical Methods in Medical Biosciences
Year 2
Core modules
- Professional Practice in Biomedical Science
- Basic Microbiology
- Clinical Immunology
- Diagnostic Molecular Biology
- The Cell
- Haematology and transfusion science
Year 3
Core modules
- Research Project
- Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Medical Microbiology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Cellular Pathology
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
How you will learn
We use a good variety of teaching methods including:
- Lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars, which are interactive — these are sometimes led by external speakers from the NHS and other medical organisations
- Laboratory sessions to develop your technical skills and ability to design experiments
- Computer sessions to introduce you to the latest software for data analysis, genetic analysis and protein databases
- Private study with online materials to support
Tuition fees
- UK students: £9,250 per year
- International / EU students: £14,045 per year
Qualification
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Continuing studies
After graduating from this course, you could gain graduate entry on to programmes like physician associate studies, medicine or dentistry, or move on to a postgraduate research degree such as an MSc/MRes or PhD. We now offer our MSc Biomedical Health programme, which will provide an in-depth understanding of biomedical regulation of the human body and how this is impacted by disease, and also our MRes Molecular Medicine programme that will help you to develop the key skills you need for a research career.
Career opportunities
You will graduate with skills that put you at the forefront of advances in medical health. Biomedical science is key to any healthcare science and allows you to pursue a career in a broad range of fields, such as clinical sciences, pharmaceutical science, and biomedical research. However, thanks to the focus on employability and interpersonal skills within this programme, you won't be limited to a clinical role.
You’ll be well prepared for jobs such as:
- Biomedical Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Medical Professional
- Health Care Specialist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Lecturer
- Teacher
- Scientific Writer
- Pharmaceutical Sales Executive
- Clinical Trials Co-ordinator
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