Supported by our team of biomedical science researchers, BSc Biomedical Science will equip you with the full range of techniques required to pursue a career in hospital laboratories and scientific research.
**Why study BSc Biomedical Science at Middlesex University?**
Fast-paced and hands-on, this exciting degree will open up many opportunities for entry into a variety of careers associated with the field of biomedical science. As well as developing your specialist knowledge you'll learn techniques such as microscopy, blood typing, immunoassays, DNA analysis, coagulation tests, tissue identification and staining, ensuring that you graduate with an understanding of good professional practice and the key skills required in biomedical science today.
Our lecturers have worked in a range of scientific backgrounds as research scientists and even medics, and within labs across the biomedical science field. Our teaching is informed by the research that is taking place on campus, such as the development of affordable treatment for AIDS-related cancer patients in developing countries.
We use real clinical laboratory challenges as the starting point for teaching, so you will learn through practical examples. Our small class sizes mean you receive high levels of support and ensure your learning is tailored to your interests.
Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) and provides you with a professional qualification that will support your scientific career
**Course highlights**
Build professional experience whilst you study via a range of placement opportunities, such as in an NHS hospital laboratory, or by completing a sandwich year
Our state-of-the-art bioanalytical laboratories for teaching and research are among the best in the UK
Work with the next generation of scientific instrumentation for molecular analysis – in line with the new focus on protein-hunting rather than gene-hunting in scientific research
Our supportive learning environment has seen this course receive a 90% satisfaction rate from students
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.
Course Details - Modules
Foundation year: Life Sciences - Compulsory, SMART (Students Mastering Academic writing, Research and Technology) - Compulsory
Foundation Mathematics - Compulsory, Foundation Project - Compulsory
Year 1: Professional Practice for Biomedical Science (15 credits), Biomolecular Science (15 credits), Cell Sciences (30 credits), Human Sciences (30 credits), Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (30 credits) Year 2: Research Methods and Professional Practice (30 credits), Molecular and Genetic Sciences (15 credits), Cellular Sciences (15 credits), Blood Sciences (15 credits), Infection Sciences (15 credits), Clinical Sciences (30 credits) Year 3: Transplantation, Transfusion and Specialist Biochemistry (30 credits), Cell and Molecular Pathology (30 credits), Dissertation (30 credits), Medical Microbiology (30 credits).
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
B9FY
Institution code:
M80
Campus Name:
Hendon Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Our entry requirements provide a guide to the qualifications that you’ll need to study our courses. We have a personalised admissions approach and we make fair but aspirational offers. We want you to aim high and achieve great results.
We understand that things have been very different at school and college since the pandemic started however and that you might be worried about what changes to exams in 2021 will mean for you.
We’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible and take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning. So if you don’t quite get the grades you hoped, we’ll look at more than your qualifications like your achievements in other areas and your personal statement.
At Middlesex, we're proud of how we recognise potential in future students like you and how we can support you to succeed in the future.
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