Biomedical Sciences (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons)

University of Cumbria

Have alternative qualifications or don't quite meet our entry criteria? Our introductory year will develop your skills and confidence in a supportive, dynamic environment to progress to our undergraduate biomedical sciences degree.Your natural inquisitive personality and fascination for the science behind clinical practice will help you to become a biomedical scientist, carving out a career in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and the advancement of modern medicine.

Biomedical science is the study of the health and diseases of the human body to improve health. Because biomedical scientists need a wide range of knowledge and skills, you'll study a wide range of modules on our course.You will get an in-depth understanding of the complex science behind the cause, consequence, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses. You'll learn how science can be applied to clinical practice and research, to make a difference to human lives through the diagnosis and treatment of disease.By putting your lab coat on you will put theory into practice in our brand-new labs, getting a sound knowledge of cellular pathology, genetics, the immune system, and biochemical pathways. We’ll delve deep into blood sciences and clinical biochemistry, giving you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of diagnostic approaches, researching clinical markers, screening techniques and the role biomedical scientists can play in saving lives and improving health.

- Your first year will give you a foundation in the scientific, intellectual and investigative skills and knowledge needed to progress to the BSc Biomedical Sciences course.- Be assigned a personal tutor who will not just be your academic point of contact on the course but will, along with our careers service, help you to consider the wide range of jobs and further study options a degree in biomed can give you.- Have the opportunity to be involved with other students on other courses to get a wider appreciation of the biosciences in an industrial, academic, economic, and social context.- Get time in labs to conduct experiments and procedures planned for you. Learn to plan and carry out your own experiments independently with support and guidance.- Gain an appreciation of the advances at the forefront of biomed sciences.

Throughout the foundation year you'll have the opportunity to develop your professional skills by developing key soft skills such as communication, team working, self-management and organisation.You'll get an in-depth understanding of the complex science behind the cause, consequence, diagnosis and treatment of disease. You’ll learn how science can be applied to clinical practice and research, ultimately to make a difference to human lives through diagnosis and treatment of disease. Our brand new labs will support you in getting a sound knowledge of cellular pathology, molecular genetics, the human immune system and biochemical pathways.We’ll delve deep into blood sciences and the immune system, giving you the opportunity to also expand your knowledge in the fields such as clinical biochemistry researching clinical markers, screening techniques and diagnostic approaches.

- Essential University Skills 1- Essential University Skills 2- Essential Biology- Scientific Investigation- Essential Chemistry- Environmental Sciences

- Introductory Biochemistry- Cell Biology- Anatomy and Physiology- Introductory Immunology and Microbiology- Molecular Biology- Practical Laboratory Science