This programme has been designed to meet the needs of the NHS and develop biomedical scientists who play a vital role in modern healthcare. UWS works in partnership with NHS laboratories and the Health and Care Professions Council to equip you with the theory and practical skills necessary to become a biomedical scientist. A 12-month optional placement is available to students undertaking Biomedical Science. Biomedical Science graduates start at a slightly lower grade and undertake training while employed in the NHS. Our graduates can be found in teaching (primary and secondary), research, nursing and often undertake further study in pharmacy, medicine and dentistry. BSc Hons Biomedical Science is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. Career prospects HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists working within the NHS have the same standing as other healthcare professions such as pharmacy, radiography and physiotherapy. Applied Biomedical Science graduates can immediately gain positions as Biomedical Scientists with starting salaries typically around £24,000 per annum. Biomedical Science graduates start at a slightly lower grade and undertake training while employed in the NHS. Our graduates can be found in teaching (primary and secondary), research, nursing and often undertake further study in subjects such as pharmacy, medicine and dentistry. Placement/Work-based learning A 12-month optional placement is available to students undertaking our Biomedical Science degree. Applied Biomedical Science students undertake a compulsory 15-week work placement in a hospital laboratory*. Study abroad Students have undertaken research projects in Portugal through the ERASMUS+ project Professional recognition The BSc Honours Biomedical Science and BSc Honours Applied Biomedical Science programmes are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). The BSc Honours Applied Biomedical Science is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), ensuring eligibility to apply for the HCPC register. Access to the HCPC register is dependent on satisfactory character references and completion of a “self-declaration”.

Course content Biomedical scientists provide medical and nursing staff with the laboratory results that are vital in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease. UWS works in partnership with staff from NHS laboratories and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to equip you with the theory and practical skills necessary to become a biomedical scientist. Each year the best Biomedical Science student is awarded the IBMS President’s Prize of £100 and award certificate. Students have also been granted prizes by the British Society of Immunology and the Microbiology Society. Year 1 Biology and chemistry studies prepare you for various related topics in later years. You will also learn how to critically evaluate scientific data and information and conduct statistical analysis using computer technology. Year 2 As well as gaining an understanding the subjects that underpin the subject area and you will be introduced to the themes that make up biomedical science (clinical biochemistry, haematology/transfusion science, microbiology and cellular pathology. Year 3 You will undertake further study on the major biomedical themes including, clinical chemistry, cellular and molecular pathology, haematology, immunology and medical microbiology and a significant amount of teaching in Year 3 is delivered by staff from NHS labs. Applied Biomedical Science students undertake a 15-week integrated work placement in a hospital laboratory. Biomedical Science students can also undertake work-based learning, including research work within Europe via the Erasmus+ programme and sandwich placements. Year 4 You will undertake a research project and attend seminars on relevant research topics. You will also study more specialist aspects of biomedical science at a more advanced level.

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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.

Course code: B940

Institution code: U40

Campus Name: Lanarkshire Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Year 1 entry: SWAP (BBB) Access to Medicine; Access to Science; Access to Biological and Chemical Science; Access to Chemistry and Biology; Access to Health and Biological Science; Access to Dietetics; Access to Health and Life Sciences; Access to Radiography.

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Student satisfaction : 44%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 64%

Go onto work and study: 77%

International

13325.0

Year 1

Tuition fees are charged per year of the programme

Paisley Campus
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