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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2017
Biomedical Science Are you interested in the pathology and diagnosis of disease? Do you want to study at one of the first universities in the UK to offer bespoke biomedical science courses? If so, this Institute of Biomedical Science-accredited degree could be your stepping stone to a career in the NHS pathology service, the pharmaceutical industry or a whole host of other related fields. As a Biomedical Science student, you will study areas of human bioscience and diagnostic science, including medical microbiology, immunology, histology, haematology, medical genetics and cancer alongside basic sciences such as biochemistry, physiology, molecular and cell biology. Laboratory work is an important part of this course, giving you the high-level skills and understanding required of a trained biomedical scientist by the time you graduate.
content is informed by the latest research and developments in today's biomedical science industry and tailored to the needs of employers.
You may consider taking the applied biomedical sciences route and we organise regular visits to hospital labs during your first semester to help you decide. If you follow this route you will spend about 1,000 hours over three years working in a local pathology laboratory, gaining academic credit for your work-based study. If you decide not to take this route, you will be encouraged to complete a year's work placement in industry to gain essential industry experience.
Around a third of our graduates decide to pursue careers in the pathology and public health laboratory services, providing diagnostic, prognostic, monitoring and other treatment for patients. Others enter the pharmaceutical industry to work in research and drug development or other laboratory-based careers. Clinical trials fieldwork is also becoming increasingly popular, while some graduates have entered the Health and Safety Executive, medical records and similar occupations.
Whichever route you take, you will have ample opportunities to meet professionals thanks to our links with local hospitals, public health and private laboratories. These links also ensure that course
Our connections include the Walton Centre of Excellence in Neurology and Neurosciences, the Roy Castle Foundation Laboratories for research into lung cancer, Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Glaxo/Wellcome Laboratories. Career prospects
BSc (Hons) Three years full time, four years with sandwich year UCAS Code: B940 UCAS tariff points required: 112 A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: Chemistry and/or Biology or relevant science. Offers may specify grades required in science subjects General Studies acceptable? No BTEC Diploma grades/subjects required: D*D* if studied on its own or to the total of 112 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DDM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications GCSE/Standard grade: Grade 4/Grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No interview required (UCAS application form only) DBS check required? No
Professional accreditation This course is approved and accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Institute of Biomedical Science.
“Whilst academically challenging, this course provided me with the broad
range of skills required to succeed in the highly competitive scientific job market. First class teaching, first class employability, and a first class student experience.� Dr Daniel Tonge, Lecturer in Biomedical Science, Staffordshire University
download a factfile from our website for more course and careers information course enquiries We also offer this degree with telephone: 0151 231 5090 a foundation year - please see website: www.ljmu.ac.uk our website for more details email: courses@ljmu.ac.uk