Study location	United Kingdom, London (Medway Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (sandwich)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	B903

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good exam results in Mathematics. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) CAE: 169 overall

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. You will be required to attend an interview.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. gre.ac.uk/ug/engsci/b903

Overview

This programme is designed to provide a knowledge base in biomedical science and provide opportunities for graduates to work in the NHS Biomedical Science sector. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Those applying for the degree will initially register on the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science programme, with opportunities for progression onto the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degree at the end of Year 2. During Year 2, students will be informed of hospital placements and asked to formally apply for a placement. If successful, they will be provided with an IBMS registration training portfolio to be completed during their placement year. BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science graduates who have been issued with the IBMS Certificate of Competence will be able to apply for registration with the regulatory body, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The aims of the programme are:

To advance students’ academic, professional and laboratory skills for current and future employment in medical diagnostic and research environments
To develop relevant knowledge and understanding for the application of theory to practice, and to develop appropriate transferable skills in the use of information technology, communication, numeracy, problem-solving and case study analysis as applicable to biomedical science.

Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Fundamentals of Biochemistry (30 credits)
Fundamental Biology and Physiology (30 credits)
Practical and Professional Skills – Life Science (15 credits)
Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
Practical and Professional Skills (15 credits)
Introduction to Medical Science (15 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Cellular and Molecular Pathology (Level 5) (15 credits)
Physiological Systems and Regulation (15 credits)
Metabolism and Disease (15 credits)
Bioanalytical Techniques (15 credits)
Cell Biology and Immunity (15 credits)
Genetics (15 credits)
Microbiology and the Environment (15 credits)
Research and Professional Skills in Life Science (15 credits)

Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Work Placement Course – MS

Year 4
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Project (Life Sciences) (30 credits)
Planning for Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
Advanced and Clinical Immunology (15 credits)
Medical Microbiology (15 credits)
Medical Biochemistry (15 credits)
Haematology and Blood Transfusion (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

Pathophysiology of Disease (15 credits)
Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (15 credits)
Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (15 credits)

Career opportunities

You will acquire the necessary academic, professional and laboratory skills for current and future employment as a Biomedical Scientist in medical diagnostic and research environments.