Biomedical Sciences [with Foundation Year] [with Placement Year]

UCAS code: B946

Here's what Anglia Ruskin University says about its Biomedical Sciences [with Foundation Year] [with Placement Year] course.

Forge a career in biomedical sciences, where research is constantly leading to breakthroughs and medical advances that have an impact on the health and the wellbeing of society.

Forge a career in the exciting and dynamic specialism of biomedical sciences, where research is constantly leading to breakthroughs and medical advances that have an impact on the health and the wellbeing of society. It’s a rewarding and never more important field as it underpins modern medicine in our forever developing and changing world.

On our Biomedical Sciences degree at ARU Peterborough, you’ll learn about the human body at a molecular, organ and systems level. You’ll discover how to investigate and treat disease with our passionate and highly qualified lecturers. who will share the latest findings about conditions such as cancer, diabetes, antibiotic resistance, and haemostasis.

You’ll begin by studying general biology, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and cellular and molecular biology. You’ll then turn your attention to modern diagnostic techniques and learn about biomedical disciplines including haematology and transfusion science, clinical biochemistry, cellular pathology, medical genetics, medical microbiology, and clinical immunology.

In your final year, with support from a supervisor, you’ll carry out a research project and explore an area of biomedical sciences that’s of particular interest to you.

You could also choose to study BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science in Cambridge.

Year 1: Literacies in Higher Education Introduction to Life Sciences Contemporary Issues Into ARU

Year 2: Human Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry Continuing Professional Development Level 4 Core Biology Mathematics for the Biosciences General Microbiology Into ARU

Year 3: Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology Metabolism and its Control Principles of Genetics Principles of Pathology The Physiology of Organ Systems Preparation for Research Continuing Professional Development Level 5 Ruskin Module (15 credits) Laboratory Techniques in DNA manipulation Laboratory Techniques for Bioinformatics

Year 4: Placement year

Year 5: Human Pathology Specialist Topics in Biomedical Science Undergraduate Project Blood Sciences Clinical Immunology Current Advances in Biomedical Science Molecular Cell Biology Microbial Pathogenicity Biomedical Case Studies Pharmacology and Translational Medicine

You’ll be assessed on essays, exams and practical analysis, so we can make sure you’re developing the knowledge and skills you need.

Your placement year is a chance to put everything you have learnt in Years 1 and 2 into practice. Spend up to nine months working for an organisation, developing your skills and gaining valuable work experience.