Applied Biomedical Science
BSc (Hons)
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Overview
Do you want to get involved in the world's battle against COVID19 and future pandemics?
If so, a degree in Applied Biomedical Science could be for you.
Healthcare and Biomedical scientists have been working tirelessly since the pandemic began to develop diagnostic tests, run COVID testing laboratories, develop vaccines and support doctors in the urgent research into treatment and prevention strategies for the virus. It is a career at the cutting-edge of medical research.
The BSc (Hons) in Applied Biomedical Science takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human disease.
It examines the causes of disease, and the effects of disease on the normal structure and functions of the human body. You’ll gain a firm understanding of the scientific basis for laboratory investigation, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.
The programme also develops and applies new technologies that help improve patient care.
In year 3, you will specialise in one of the following pathways:
- Genetics
- Cellular Sciences
- Infection Sciences
- Blood Sciences
Each pathway contains a work-based training placement, which is integrated with the academic content. This provides invaluable applied experience, developing your skills and boosting your employability. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preference of specialist pathway. This is, however, dependent on placement provision available at the time.
On graduation you’ll be able to practice as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in NHS Pathology laboratories.
Professional accreditation
The NHS England National School of Healthcare and Science (NSHCS) accredits this programme for the Life Sciences Practitioner Training Programme. This means you could be a qualified Healthcare Science Practitioner in your specialism after finishing your course and may be eligible to join the Academy for Healthcare Science register as a professional.
This course is also accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and has approval from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This means you could be eligible to register with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist following successful completion of the course.
Now I've graduated I have secured a role as a Biomedical Scientist in Pathology at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, and I plan to start my MSc Physician Associate studies here in September.
Teaching, learning and assessment
A wide range of teaching methods are used to deliver the programme, which include a combination of blended learning undertaken mainly on campus.
To accommodate both the academic requirements and work-based training, the programme will require extended periods of study in years 1 and 2, beyond the standard 30 weeks.
All students have three semesters of study, with semester 3 being the work-based learning opportunity.
A number of self-directed components of Work Based Learning (WBL) is carried out whilst working in the placement laboratory, alongside the development of the Institute’s registration training portfolio.
Study support
Our comprehensive support services will help you to achieve your full potential – both academically and personally.
We provide all you need to make the very best of your time with us, and successfully progress through your studies and on into the world of graduate employment.
Our support services include:
- Personal tutors
- Disability services
- Counselling services
- MyBradford student support centres
- The Students’ Union
- Chaplaincy and faith advisers
- An on-campus nursery
- Halls wardens
We have well-stocked libraries and excellent IT facilities across campus. These facilities are open 24 hours a day during term time, meaning you’ll always find a place to get things done on campus.
Our Academic Skills Advice Service will work with you to develop your academic, interpersonal and transferable skills.
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Terms and conditions of study
The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.
View our Student Contract for further details.
Transparency statement
Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.