Biomedical Science
(MSci) Biomedical Science
Entry for 2022
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the different levels of biological organisation in the body from macromolecules, cells, tissues, organs to whole animals and their respective functions.
Demonstrate a knowledge and critical understanding of cell metabolism and its control by intracellular and extracellular homeostatic mechanisms under normal physiological conditions.
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles underlying the biological basis of disease and the life cycles and identification of a range of common pathogens.
Demonstrate a knowledge and critical understanding of the molecular basis of genetics and genetic disease including the structure, expression and regulation of genes, and the identification and effects of mutations on cellular function
Show a knowledge and understanding of the biochemical responses that may occur in a range diseases states and how biochemical changes associated with disease are assessed in the clinical laboratory and applied to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct practical laboratory work safely using a range of practical techniques relevant to biomedical science including data collection, analysis and interpretation of those data, and testing of hypotheses.
Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the current scientific literature and data and to communicate this effectively in both written and oral form.
Plan, execute and communicate an independent programme of scientific investigation within a supported framework in which qualities such as time management, problem solving and independence are demonstrated.
Show the ability to work effectively as part of a team which may include members from diverse backgrounds.
Have developed strategies to enable access to biomedical science information from a variety of sources to update their knowledge.
Demonstrate familiarity and practical competence in one or more laboratory (or bioinformatic) methods used in contemporary research in Biomedical Sciences.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills needed to write a scientific paper and to present findings in a research seminar.
Full-time course composition
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