Course Catalogue

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 (BMS) 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 and approved by the HCPC. To introduce students to the hospital environment in order to help them make informed choices about the direction of their education and training in Biomedical Science. To introduce the concepts of professional autonomy and accountability. To develop the skills required for the application of practice as a Biomedical Scientist and register with the HCPC. To develop study, information technology (IT),and communication skills to enable graduates to participate in lifelong learning. To develop skills in independent research to enable graduates to undertake postgraduate study. To encourage students to fully engage with the universities employability directives. 

Lead lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions, work-based learning (portfolio),workshops, poster sessions, case studies, literature analysis, problem solving, data analysis and self directed study. Coursework (essays, reports, reviews) examinations (essay style, MCQ and short answer, problem solving, data analysis) and poster presentations. Portfolio-based exercises. Lead lectures, tutorials, case studies, laboratory practical classes, research based teaching materials and methods, literature reviews, seminars. Written examinations, laboratory reports, research project reports, literature review manuscripts, seminars and case study reports. Practical laboratory classes, work placements in clinical laboratories, data handling workshops, problem-based learning, seminars and lectures Practical reports, portfolios, case study reports, project reports and written exams. Transferable/key skills are embedded in modules within the programme. Examples include the use of spreadsheet and computer packages to analyse data, seminars, oral presentations, reflective portfolios and research projects. Practical computer based exams on the use of IT, group seminars, oral presentations, project reports and portfolios.

The degree programme contains 40 core credits of work experience to be completed in an accredited NHS Trust laboratory. Students are first introduced to the hospital environment in semester 2 of level 4 through an induction process and attendance at a four-week work placement during the summer. In semester 2 of level 5 the Hospital Laboratory Practice 1 module [5107BMBMOL] begins. This module also addresses the concepts of professional autonomy and accountability as well as enabling the students to develop the skills required for the application of practice in the work place. At the end of level 5, students continue their professional training during a 14-week hospital placement, the module is therefore assessed after this 14-week placement. At level 6 the students take Hospital Laboratory Practice 2 [6109BMBMOL] in semester 2 and complete their professional portfolio. Portfolio verification is completed during a further four-week placement. Students who successfully complete these two modules are eligible to apply for HCPC registration when they achieve their Honours degree.