Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours (Fnd) - BSHF
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Accreditation

Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Sandwich Year Out

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

All programmes within the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences aim to provide graduates with a wide knowledge and understanding of core subject matter, thus Biomedical Science aims to provide graduates with an understanding of laboratory-based investigation of human health and disease. To provide a programme that is recognised and accredited by the IBMS for the completion of section 3a of the Certificate of Competence Portfolio. To provide the students with vocationally orientated skills to equip them for a career in biomedical science. To develop study, information technology (IT) and communication skills to enable students to participate in lifelong learning. To provide the student with skills in independent research to enable them to undertake relevant postgraduate study. To develop transferable skills to enable students to enter non-subject specific employment at graduate level. To encourage students to fully engage with the employability aims of the programme. In addition to the aims for the main target award, the aim of a sandwich year is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give the students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment. Alternative Exit/ Interim Award Learning Outcomes - Certificate of Higher Education (Fnd) Biomedical Sciences A student who is eligible for this award will be able to: Operate in a range of science contexts, and take responsibility for their contributions and outputs. Evaluate information using it to plan and develop investigative strategies and to determine solutions to a wide range of scientific problems. Apply a broad knowledge base, incorporating theoretical concepts and employing a wide range of specialised skills to real and theoretical biomedical applications. Alternative Exit/ Interim Award Learning Outcomes - Diploma of Higher Education (Fnd) Biomedical Sciences A student who is eligible for this award will be able to: Generate ideas through the analysis of concepts at an abstract level, with a command of highly specialised skills and the formulation of responses to concrete and abstract problems. Accept responsibility for group and personal work. Analyse and evaluate information, demonstrating significant judgement across a broad range of biomedical related areas. Alternative Exit/ Interim Award Learning Outcomes - Diploma in Higher Education (SW) (Fnd) Biomedical Sciences A student who is eligible for this award will be able to: A student who successfully completes a placement year will be eligible for the Sandwich award and will, in addition to the above, be able to demonstrate the professional and personal skills necessary for effective employment within a professional environment.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Appreciate fundamental concepts and principles of subjects underpinning biomedical science, including biochemistry, cell and tissue biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology and physiology.
2.
Maintain laboratory notebooks and prepare laboratory reports.
3.
Use laboratory equipment and reagents to prepare data.
4.
Analyse and interpret laboratory data relevant to the specialist subjects of cellular pathology, clinical chemistry, clinical immunology, medical microbiology, clinical genetics, haematology and transfusion science.
5.
Collect, record and interpret numerical data.
6.
Communicate effectively by discussions, written materials, use of images and presentations.
7.
Use information technology to prepare, process and present information.
8.
Identify targets and follow schedules to meet targets.
9.
Identify and work to collective goals and responsibilities and respect the views and opinions of others.
10.
Manage their own learning (work independently and within time limits)
11.
Achieve employability learning outcomes in line with employability skills and mindset framework
12.
Understand that biomedical science is the integrated study of a range of human disorders and disease processes together with their laboratory investigation.
13.
Recognise the importance of the theoretical basis of research in biomedical science.
14.
Engage with the essential facts, concepts and principles relevant to the biomedical science specialist subjects of cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, clinical immunology, clinical genetics, medical microbiology, haematology and transfusion science.
15.
Critically evaluate information and data from a variety of sources.
16.
Apply planning, research methodology and analytical skills to the in depth study of a topic in a chosen field of study.
17.
Apply problem solving skills to the laboratory investigation of human health and disease.
18.
Apply strategies for the critical appraisal of laboratory methods.
19.
Plan and execute laboratory experiments with an awareness of good laboratory practice (GLP) and COSHH assessment

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Lead lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions, workshops, poster sessions, case studies, literature analysis, problem solving, self directed study. Coursework (essays, reports, reviews) examinations (essay style, MCQ and short answer, problem solving, data analysis),oral and poster presentations Written examinations, laboratory reports, research project reports, literature review manuscripts, and case study reports and seminars. Practical laboratory classes, optional sandwich placements in laboratories, data handling workshops, problem-based learning. Transferable/key skills are embedded in modules within the programme. Examples include the use of spreadsheet and statistical computer packages to analyse data, seminars, oral presentations, group planning and execution of practical sessions, and research projects. Practical computer based exams on the use of IT, group seminars, and oral presentations, project reports. Students are guaranteed opportunities for practising and receiving feedback about their progress in demonstrating graduate skills

Opportunities for work related learning

The degree programme offers the option of a sandwich route, which involves 1 year of work experience in a specialist field. This occurs at the end of level 5 and the training (which may take place in a NHS or industrial laboratory) allows students to develop their professional and technical skills.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Additional study year abroad following Level 5. The programme will offer the opportunity of an additional study year abroad following Level 5 (unless the student undertakes the Sandwich Year, in which case option of study abroad is not available). Students will be enrolled on a 600 credit honours with study … For more content click the Read More button below. The programme structure in this specification applies to students who joined level 3 in September 2021 or later. Students who joined the programme prior to this date will follow the previously validated structure.

Structure

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

In accordance with IBMS requirements credit may not be awarded by compensation on this programme. Students must achieve a pass mark in all assessment components for the following modules: 5111BMBMOL, 5110BMBMOL, 5112BMBMOL, 5102BMBMOL, 6113BMBMOL, 6111BMBMOL, 6110BMBMOL.

Entry Requirements

A levels
Alternative qualifications considered
BTECs
International Baccalaureate
Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH02-05) medical sciences