Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Why choose this course?<br/>Our BSc Biomedical Science degree is designed in collaboration with Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board (BCUHB) – NHS Wales. Hence, the course will be delivered by university academics and hospital-based biomedical scientists.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>Study a course accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and be able to register for student membership with IBMS upon registration of the course<br/>Have access to new, highly specialised facilities based both within the university and local research centres and clinical laboratories<br/>Have an authentic and contemporary education within real biomedical settings embedded throughout the course<br/>Utilise local research laboratories, housing state-of-the-art equipment, such as flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and molecular analysers<br/>Be taught by a highly experienced team of biomedical scientists, clinicians, clinical scientists, academics, and other health professionals with a range of subject and research expertise, many of whom are engaged in national networks, external peer review and consultancy within the general fields of biomedical sciences, medicine and healthcare<br/><br/>Key Course Features: <br/>Includes an optional foundation year to prepare you for further years of study by building on your fundamental science knowledge and academic study skills.<br/>The curriculum and assessment are reviewed regularly through liaison meetings with local employers and NHS laboratories to ensure you are equipped with the latest thinking in the Biomedical Science field.<br/>Improve knowledge and analytical skills by undertaking laboratory-based investigations employing basic and advanced biomedical methodology.<br/>The course provides preparation for undertaking the Institute of Biomedical Science Certificate of Competence (a compulsory requirement for being a registered Biomedical Scientist affiliated with the Health & Care Professions Council).<br/>The skills developed during the course will ensure employment opportunities inside and outside of immediate biomedical science areas such as management and finance roles.<br/>The course is distinctive in that it provides a balance of generality and specificity of content to cater for a wide range of student educational needs.<br/>You will undertake a final year project wherein you will carry out an independent piece of research in an area of special interest to you.<br/>Inclusive and supportive teaching with tutorial support available through the medium of Welsh.