Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)

Why choose this course? Our BSc Biomedical Science degree is designed in collaboration with Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board (BCUHB) – NHS Wales. Hence, the course will be delivered by university academics and hospital-based biomedical scientists.

You will: Study a course accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and be able to register for student membership with IBMS upon registration of the course Have access to new, highly specialised facilities based both within the university and local research centres and clinical laboratories Have an authentic and contemporary education within real biomedical settings embedded throughout the course Utilise local research laboratories, housing state-of-the-art equipment, such as flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and molecular analysers Be taught by a highly experienced team of biomedical scientists, clinicians, clinical scientists, academics, and other health professionals with a range of subject and research expertise, many of whom are engaged in national networks, external peer review and consultancy within the general fields of biomedical sciences, medicine and healthcare

Key Course Features: Includes an optional foundation year to prepare you for further years of study by building on your fundamental science knowledge and academic study skills. The curriculum and assessment are reviewed regularly through liaison meetings with local employers and NHS laboratories to ensure you are equipped with the latest thinking in the Biomedical Science field. Improve knowledge and analytical skills by undertaking laboratory-based investigations employing basic and advanced biomedical methodology. The course provides preparation for undertaking the Institute of Biomedical Science Certificate of Competence (a compulsory requirement for being a registered Biomedical Scientist affiliated with the Health & Care Professions Council). The skills developed during the course will ensure employment opportunities inside and outside of immediate biomedical science areas such as management and finance roles. The course is distinctive in that it provides a balance of generality and specificity of content to cater for a wide range of student educational needs. You will undertake a final year project wherein you will carry out an independent piece of research in an area of special interest to you. Inclusive and supportive teaching with tutorial support available through the medium of Welsh.