📖Program Curriculum
The MSc Biomedical Science provides multidisciplinary postgraduate training which aims to develop your subject-specific knowledge and understanding as well as your critical analytical and scientific skills.
The course can be studied as either a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course with a September start date.
To achieve the MSc you must complete 180 credits studying five compulsory core modules including the Biomedical Science Research Project (60 credits). You will also have the opportunity to attend optional residential weeks.
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Compulsory taught modules
LSC-40081 - Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology
(30 credits Semester 1)
In this module you will take a detailed exploration of the role of Clinical Biochemistry and Medical Immunology in the assessment investigation and evaluation of the following areas;
allergy
autoimmunity
immunodeficiency
electrolytes and renal disease
bone metabolism
organ function
endocrinology to include diabetes and infertility
clinical genetics to include paediatric screening and inherited disorders
lipid disorders
tumour markers
LSC-40079 - Medical Microbiology (30 credits Semester 1)
Taking a detailed exploration of Medical Microbiology you will examine the relationship between microorganisms and the host and clinical manifestations by bodily system. As such you will explore the kind of laboratory tests and analyses that take place in these
key areas.
LSC-40085 - Haematology and Transfusion Science (30 credits)
This module aims to encourage you to develop a complex understanding of how pathobiology can adversely affect metabolism and physiology. Areas you may investigate include haemopoiesis and anaemia; haemostasis and coagulopathies; haemato-oncology: transfusion science and tissue typing for transplant.
LSC-40083 - Infectious Disease (30 credits Semester 2)
Indicative content you may study in this module includes the investigation of outbreaks at a public and global level antimicrobial use and stewardship infection prevention and alternatives to antimicrobials.
Compulsory Research Project
LSC-40059 - Biomedical Science Research Project
(60 credits Semester 3)
This Biomedical Science Research Project provides an excellent opportunity for you to work alongside colleagues to undertake a significant research project. This could include lab-based research here within the School; clinical audits in partnership with local NHS providers; data analysis or a systematic review. At the end of the module you will attend a mini student-conference where you will meet colleagues present your main findings in a professional setting and learn what topics your peers have been working on. If you currently work in the healthcare/life sciences sector there may be an opportunity for you to complete your project at work with academic supervision from a member of Keele staff.
Optional residential weeks
Optional residential weeks
To enhance core module content you will have the opportunity to attend optional week-long residentials for each taught module you study. Residentials will provide you with the opportunity to develop your subject-specific knowledge critical thinking and networking skills in an autonomous manner. You will attend lab classes academic skill development workshops professional practice workshops and bespoke networking opportunities.
In addition to enhancing key lab skills residential weeks also provide opportunities for inter-professional education and networking with your peers Keele academics from the Schools of Life Sciences and Medicine and guest speakers such as Senior Biomedical Scientists Clinical Scientists Consultants and researchers.
Residential weeks will take place around the middle of the semester and sessions will be organised in themes so that you are able to attend specific days or the whole week. Part-time students will complete one module per semester to allow greater flexibility to meet both University and work-based needs.
Proposed activities during residential weeks could include:
Case-based learning
Guest speakers such as Senior Biomedical Scientists Clinical Scientists Consultants and researchers
Journal clubs
Laboratory classes
Tours of local pathology departments or Keele’s anatomy suite
Workshops focused on developing key academic skills
