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Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Foundation Degree

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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UCAS CODE: CF13

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree - FD

  • Location

    Leeds City College

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Learn about how the human body works how to design and synthesise new drug molecules how vaccines protect us from disease and much, much more, all whilst working with cutting-edge laboratory equipment and developing skills that will help you find work in a range of industries from NHS or government laboratories to private pharmaceutical companies.This course is for anyone who is interested in the chemistry or biology of the human body. It is an ideal course for those who wish to find employment in areas such as medical laboratories, food safety or environmental testing or the pharmaceutical industry.By studying this degree you will gain an understanding and appreciation of the chemistry and biochemistry of drug molecules: their design, synthesis and behaviour in the body, develop an understanding of the science of human life, health and disease at the molecular, cellular, system, organismal and environmental level and learn about microbial processes and applications, including the opportunities for humans to exploit and benefit from these. You will also have the opportunity to design and conduct your own research project in our laboratories, using cutting edge, industry-standard equipment.

Recent BSc graduates have progressed to careers such as Assistant Research Practitioner at the Manchester Eye Hospital, laboratory work for a global company specialising in clinical trials, a neurology technician in the NHS as well as roles in the teaching and legal professions. Many of our graduates go on to further study such as Physician Associate Studies, Medical Microbiology, Paramedic Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Medical Biochemistry, Clinical Embryology and Assisted Reproduction Technology, Cardiology and Biopharmacy. Graduates have also gone on to study PhDs in scientific research.

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£ 14,000per year

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University information

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    Leeds City College, University Centre Leeds, Park Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS3 1AA, England

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