📖Program Curriculum
YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)
The foundation year will introduce you to a range of scientific concepts and methods which underpin biological sciences. You’ll gain thorough training in laboratory skills and will develop your analytical and mathematical skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their own abilities in science with a basic bank of knowledge across the main scientific areas.
MODULES
Plant and Animal Biology
Laboratory and Field Skills
Maths and Experimental Design
Introduction to Science
The Skills You Need
Contextual Studies
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)
Year one of the programme establishes a platform of core knowledge across key subject areas including biology physiology mathematics and statistics whilst also introducing students to immunology and microbiology. Specific modules ensure the acquisition of the necessary laboratory skills and a well-grounded understanding of professional issues relevant to the Biomedical Scientist.
MODULES
Professional Practice for the Biomedical & Life Sciences
Cell Biology Biochemistry & Genetics
Maths and statistics for science
Essential skills for the Life Sciences
Health Wellbeing and the Body
Introduction to Immunology & Microbiology
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
Year two of the programme largely comprises specialist modules to give students the necessary knowledge in key areas of biomedical science. Students are also primed in research methodology and will design and carry out a mini project to prepare them for the final year project. Practical skills are reinforced in a 5-week intensive block spent at the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
MODULES
Cell & Molecular Biology
Blood Sciences
Research Methods Theory and Practice
Cellular & Histopathology
Medical Microbiology
Advanced Laboratory Skills for the Biomedical & Life Sciences
YEAR FOUR (LEVEL 6)
The final year of study focuses upon topics at the forefront of current research in biomedical science and will further develop students critical and analytical skills. A significant part of the final year is a 40 credit research project in which students carry out an independent piece of research in an area of special interest to them.
MODULES
Research Project
Biology of Disease
Clinical Genetics & Cancer Biology
Infectious Disease Immunity & Inflammation
Advances in Medicine: Diagnostics & Therapeutics
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review so may be subject to change.
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