Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)

Wrexham University

Why choose this course?Our course has been designed to provide a rich and dynamic student experience, achieved through a partnership between Wrexham University and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The programme is ideally suited to those seeking to study & practice within the biomedical sciences and healthcare sector.This course:- Includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study by building on your fundamental science knowledge and academic study skills.- Has been carefully aligned with the requirements of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the Professional Body that accredits the course.- Offers a flexible programme with named routes to cater for the learning and personal/professional development needs of students wishing to work within a biomedical, clinical and healthcare perspective.- Is taught by a highly experienced team of Biomedical Scientists, clinicians, clinical scientists, academics, and other healthcare professionals with a range of subject and research expertise.- Allows students to develop their research skills, explore specialist areas, and complete an independent research project.Students will:- Develop knowledge, while analytical skills will be improved by undertaking laboratory-based investigations employing biomedical methodology.- Undertake a five-week block of laboratory-based work at BCUHB, engaging with researchers and Biomedical Scientists. Additionally, some research projects in both the second and final year of the course may be conducted at the BCUHB.- After graduating from this course, be thoroughly grounded in ethical and reflective practice, and have a sound subject-specific and research knowledge base. Key Course Features: - Includes an optional foundation year to prepare you for further years of study by building on your fundamental science knowledge and academic study skills- Delivered in conjunction with BCUHB to ensure an authentic and contemporary education within real biomedical settings, embedded throughout the programme.- Access highly specialised facilities and equipment based both within the university and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.- Inclusive and supportive teaching with tutorial support available through the medium of Welsh- Accredited with the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)