Year one
Biology (BIOL06013)
Year: 1
This module introduces core principles of cellular biology and major biological processes regulating cell and organ function sufficient to underpin further study in the biomedical sciences.
Information Systems (COMP06018)
Year: 1
This module provides an introduction to computer applications and relevant up-to-date information technology software and skills necessary to underpin further study and practice in the biomedical sciences.
Applied Mathematics (MATH06078)
Year: 1
This module introduces students to core mathematical and numeric skills, while emphasising their real world and scientific application, sufficient to underpin further study in the biomedical sciences.
Good Manufacturing Practice 1 (GMP06001)
Year: 1
This module introduces core principles of good manufacturing practice sufficient to underpin further study in the biomedical sciences.
Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHEM06043)
Year: 1
This module introduces students to fundamental aspects of chemistry sufficient to underpin further study in the biomedical sciences.
Science Laboratory Skills 1 (SCI06015)
Year: 1
This module aims to provide students with the skills and techniques required to work in a regulated biomedical laboratory underpinning further study and practice in biomedical sciences.
Year two
Exploitation of Biology
Year: 2
This module considers a wide number of aspects and issues in biotechnology, sufficient to underpin and reinforce other topics in life sciences. Topics include production, commercialisation and ethics of biotechnology products and the impact of biotechnology on modern society.
Physiology and Anatomy of the Human Body
Year: 2
This module provides an introduction to the study of human physiology and anatomy to underpin further study of the pathophysiology in health and disease.
Biochemistry (BIOC06007)
Year: 2
This module introduces core aspects of biochemistry in clinical and industrial contexts to underpin further study in the biomedical sciences.
Introduction to Biomedical Science
Year: 2
This module introduces biomedical science as a profession, including the theory of core laboratory techniques and associated health and safety issues, and fundamental processes involved in the human immune system.
Biomedical Science Laboratory Skills 1 (SCI06016)
Year: 2
This module aims to provide students with the skills and techniques required to work in a regulated biomedical laboratory, building on past knowledge/skills developed in earlier modules, and underpinning further study and practice in biomedical sciences.
Scientific Communication (BIO06031)
Year: 2
This module aims to develop student skills in written and spoken communication of scientific information underpinning further study and professional development in biomedical sciences.
Year three
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Year: 3
This module considers genetic defects that contribute to human disease with study of recombinant DNA techniques, human inheritance, chromosomal aberrancies and inborn errors of metabolism, carcinogenesis and ageing. Advances in molecular genetics and the human genome project are also discussed and provide an appreciation of the potential for improved diagnostics and therapeutics.
Enterprise in Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
This module provides opportunities for enterprise and employability skills to be assessed, nurtured and developed within the context of biomedical sciences. This module is taught by lectures (online), tutorials and supervised time on a group project. Individual creativity and communications skills are assessed. Within the context of carrying out a group project, individual contributions to reflection on team working and enterprise skills' development and minuting a group meeting are assessed, as well as the group output of a new life sciences venture outline plan.
Biomedical Science Laboratory Skills 2 (SCI07016)
Year: 3
This module aims to provide students with the skills and techniques required to work in a regulated biomedical laboratory, building on past knowledge/skills developed in earlier modules, and underpinning further study and practice in biomedical sciences.
Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (BIO07030)
Year: 3
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the systems approach to quality, manufacturing, and regulation in the biopharmaceutical sector underpinning further study and practice in biomedical sciences.
Bioanalytics (BIO07014)
Year: 3
This module provides students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of analytical assays and instrumentation employed in the analysis of biopharmaceuticals.
Research Skills in Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop research skills. The fully on-line module will be taught by lectures, tutorials, and computer based practicals. Students will be expected to select a research Project topic and then write a project brief and a literature review, and also use MS Excel and SPSS to analyse biomedical sciences data sets.
Professional Practice in Healthcare Science
Year: 3
This module develops core principles of professional practice in Healthcare Science.
Year four
Molecular Pathology
Year: 4
This module presents an in-depth consideration of the pathology, cellular and molecular biology of the major non-infectious diseases of humans. The module enables students to integrate practical and theoretical information gained in earlier modules. Current and emerging strategies in disease diagnosis, treatment and monitoring are also discussed, which underpin further study in Biomedical Sciences.
Clinical biochemistry
Year: 4
This module is designed to provide an understanding in clinical biochemistry sufficient to underpin clinical practice or further study in the biomedical sciences.
Medical Microbiology
Year: 4
This module provides an introduction to the biology of microorganisms that cause human infection. The module explores the diversity of pathogenic mechanisms in operation across a range of diseases and there is an important focus on recent advances in our understanding of host-microbe interactions. A major goal of the module is to provide examples of how this knowledge can be translated into practical ways to diagnose and control microbial pathogens. This is accomplished by an in-depth consideration of; the principles of disinfection and sterilisation, the theoretical background to current diagnostic techniques and an appreciation of how epidemiological monitoring can be used to control Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI).
Cell Culture Processing (BIO08045)
Year: 4
This module provides an in-depth understanding of cell culture processing as it pertains to the biosynthesis of modern biopharmaceutical products sufficient to underpin further professional practice in this area.
Quality Systems and Regulatory Affairs (BIO08049)
Year: 4
This module addresses advanced aspects of quality systems and regulatory affairs including legislation for biopharmaceutical processing sufficient for further study and professional practice in the biomedical sciences.
Protein Purification (BIO08044)
Year: 4
This module provides the student with a broad but in-depth understanding of the main theoretical concepts and principles of protein purification sufficient for professional practice in the biomedical sciences.
Project: Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
This module comprises an investigation in the field of bioscience, carried out in consultation with, and supervised by, a member of academic staff and supported by an e-tutor. The Project provides experience in planning a work programme to suit a defined set of research objectives, data acquisition and analysis, and the interpretation of the results in the light of relevant literature. Students are assessed by coursework only. A research paper is submitted for assessment. Research findings are defended via a Poster Presentation.
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