Biomedical Science

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the science behind biology. You'll learn about the molecular biology of the cell through to the level of the whole organism. You'll also gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience of common biological techniques.

Introducing you to the concepts of chemistry as well as the relevant mathematical manipulations. You will develop your knowledge in literature searching, the application of databases, scientific communication, ethics, and health and safety. You will also get the necessary knowledge and skills to support the understanding of biosciences as a discipline and a profession.

The module introduces the professional roles in biosciences. You will study different disciplines within bioscience through lectures and practicals. You will leave with analytical and written skills to present laboratory data. You will explore employability within haematology, clinical biochemistry, clinical microbiology, and cellular pathology, as well as physiology, pharmacology, genetics, and the wider healthcare environment.

During this module, you'll develop your experimental skills and learn about various proteins. You'll examine cell biology, molecular biology, and immunological techniques. You'll also explore biological samples, cellular components, and interactions with external factors.

You will gain knowledge of the nature of different pathology specialisms, including immunology, microbiology, haematology, cellular pathology, and biochemistry. You will investigate causes and disease effects at the cellular and subcellular levels. You will study aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment currently presenting major healthcare challenges.

On this module you'll learn how genomes are maintained, copied and inherited. You'll also learn how gene expression is regulated, how mutations are acquired and the effects mutations have on protein function, maturation and trafficking. Intracellular signalling pathways, the cell cycle and cell death will also be studied.

This module will provide you detailed knowledge of major organ systems of the body. You will investigate the functions of organ systems through physiological measurement. You will learn research skills, perform experimentations and literature review and show your findings through presentations.

In this module you will complete a piece of independent scientific research and will use a range of laboratory and research skills to analyse, interpret and present scientific data. As an outcome you will also gain both personal and professional development.

You'll understand and gain experience of a range of core and specialised methods. From across clinical blood sciences including haematology, biochemistry, immunology and transfusion science. You'll study the investigation of disease, diagnostic methodologies and the monitoring of treatment.

You'll study strategies employed by different microbial groups to elicit infection. As well as concepts of infection and disinfection sciences. You'll learn about a range of investigative approaches and cultural techniques. Including those for high-risk patient groups, as defined by WHO. You'll discuss the principles and the applications of clinical microbiology and infection control. You'll also gain knowledge of specialist laboratory services provided by Public Health England.

You'll study current analytical techniques used in cellular and molecular pathology. The module introduces core scientific concepts. Specifically in the understanding of disease processes and diagnosis. You'll learn how molecular information underpins many developments in disease diagnosis and treatment. You'll develop critical awareness of genomics and proteomics as tools for disorder analysis.