Biomedical Science
(MSci) Biomedical Science
Entry for 2026
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the different levels of biological organisation in the body from macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs to whole animals and their respective physiological functions and investigation.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of metabolism and its control by intracellular and extracellular homeostatic mechanisms under normal physiological and disease conditions.
Distinguish the structure of normal cells and tissues and cytopathology and histopathology, by application of visualisation and imaging techniques, including microscopy, to aid diagnosis and treatment selection.
Distinguish the pathogenic mechanisms of a range of microorganisms, and have a critical understanding of the principles and practice of techniques used for screening, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of a range of infectious diseases, and an appreciation of public health microbiology.
Explain the principles of normal immune function, and have a critical understanding ofthe causes and consequences of diseases associated with abnormal immune function, and advances in methods used in diagnosis, treatment and monitoring.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the molecular basis of genetics and genetic disease including the structure, expression and regulation of genes, the identification and effects of mutations on cellular function and the application of molecular biology in medicine.
Interpret the biochemical responses that may occur in a range of disease states and explain how biochemical changes associated with disease are assessed in the clinical laboratory and applied to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of haematology and transfusion science, including the elements that constitute blood in normal and disease states, and evaluate modern methods using used in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease.
Conduct practical laboratory work safely and independently using a range of practical techniques relevant to biomedical science to test hypotheses and effectively record, analyse and interpret results and communicate in a detailed and coherent manner.
Design, plan, execute and communicate effectively in both written and oral form, an independent programme of scientific investigation within a supported framework in which qualities such as time management, problem solving, independent thought, appropriateuse of statistical and bioinformatics methods, critical evaluation of current literature/data are demonstrated.
Demonstrate effective and collaborative working within a group, including teamwork, problem solving, the ability to seek and recognise support, ability to take a proactive approach and reflect and evaluate your work and the work of your peers.
Demonstrate qualities and skills necessary for graduate employment including initiative, personal responsibility, decision making, ethical judgement, innovation and updating knowledge through professional development.
Demonstrate familiarity and practical competence in laboratory (or bioinformatic) methods used in contemporary research in Biomedical Sciences, with self-direction and originality in solving problems and planning tasks at a professional level.
Demonstrate a critical engagement with contemporary biomedical research, including the ability to devise original arguments from published literature, research seminars and experimental evidence.
Communicate scientific information and research outcomesclearly and professionally via various mediums and demonstrate independent learning and the ability to advance knowledge and skills through continuing professional development.
For information on the composition of this course please see either the on-line Undergraduate prospectus for undergraduate related courses or the on-line Postgraduate prospectus for postgraduate related courses.
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