BSc (Hons) - Medical Biosciences
Medical bioscience is considered the branch of medical science specifically concerned with the laboratory diagnosis and monitoring of disease. Modern medicine is dependent on advances made by such scientists who collectively explore the functioning of the human body in both a normal and diseased state with a view to unlocking the code within. Medical Bioscience therefore encompasses many academic disciplines, for example, immunology, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, and microbiology.
This degree aims to research the pathobiology of human disease and specific knowledge of disease processes. You will partake in the study of laboratory specialist subjects such as clinical biochemistry, cellular pathology, haematology, and clinical genetics, and gain an understanding and appreciation of the complex science behind the cause, consequence, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Course Overview
Medical bioscience is considered the branch of medical science specifically concerned with the laboratory diagnosis and monitoring of disease. Modern medicine is dependent on advances made by such scientists who collectively explore the functioning of the human body in both a normal and diseased state with a view to unlocking the code within. Medical Bioscience therefore encompasses many academic disciplines, for example, immunology, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, and microbiology.
The degree ultimately aims to research the pathobiology of human disease and specific knowledge of disease processes will arise from the study of laboratory specialist subjects such as clinical biochemistry, cellular pathology, haematology, and clinical genetics. The goal is for the graduate to understand and appreciate the complex science behind the cause, consequence, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
The programme is taught by academic staff with extensive teaching, research, and professional expertise. They bring together a wealth of knowledge and experience and are committed to providing high quality guidance and support. Furthermore, a substantial amount of laboratory based experiential learning is provided alongside small group lectures and tutorials, as well as some larger group sessions. Collectively these will allow students to broaden skills sets and ultimately enhance employability.
On this course you will...
- Develop an enthusiasm for biomedical sciences and be involved in stimulating and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Be assigned a personal tutor who will not just be your academic point of contact on the course but will, along with our careers service, help you to consider the wide range of jobs and further study options a degree in biomed can give you.
- Have the opportunity to be involved with other science students on other courses to get a wider appreciation of the biosciences in an industrial, academic, economic, and social context.
- Get time in labs to conduct experiments and procedures planned for you. But also learn to plan and carry out your own experiments independently with support and guidance.
- Gain a knowledge and skills base from which will help you move towards a career in biomedical sciences or postgraduate study.
Location
Carlisle - Fusehill Street Campus
The Fusehill Street campus has been the setting of life-saving treatments since World War I. Now, it's home to world changers, life-savers, crime fighters, and entrepreneurs with access to high-quality facilities and innovative thinking.
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