BSc in Biomedical Science
University of Roehampton London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 15,000 / per year **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* UK Students and other students not requiring a Tier 4 visa. If you are an international student, you should apply as soon as possible
** September 2023 onwards: £9,250/year for UK | £15,000/year for EU& International. £950 placement year
Introduction
This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and offers a strong scientific foundation in the biological aspects of health and disease, ready for building a career in the health sciences. This accredited degree can lead to State Registration as a professional Biomedical Scientist, by the Health and Care Professions Council.
You will develop your knowledge in the essential functions of life by studying cell biology and molecular biology; and gain an understanding of areas such as pharmacology, the branch of medicine concerned with the use and effect of drugs; and immunology, which studies all aspects of the immune system. There’s also an opportunity to explore the relationship between nutrition and health.
To support your studies, you will have access to modern, well-equipped laboratories, with facilities for DNA analysis, high-performance liquid chromatography, electrophysiology, microbiology, light and electron microscopy. You will have use of computer suites equipped with subject-specific software, and be supported with your work by a team of specialist laboratory and IT technicians.
Research collaborations with many of London's hospitals and medical schools facilitate visits, projects and access to specialist libraries.
We offer a wide range of interesting modules such as Introduction to Human Disease and Human Epidemiology and Pathophysiology, which looks at the immune system and patterns for diseases. Other modules include Advances in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, which reviews recent developments and applications in biomedicine together with the commercial and ethical implications of these technologies or The Brain in Health and Disease, where you will be exposed to the latest developments in brain imaging and theories on brain plasticity, the ability for the brain to modify its structure in response to change.
In your third year you’ll undertake a research project where you’ll collect seminal data on a topic of your choice, advancing current knowledge in that area.
You’ll also have the option of undertaking a placement year between years two and three.
Make a difference to humanity by studying BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at Roehampton. Here you will discover life processes, health, disease, treatment and prevention.
Curriculum
Year 1
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Human Disease
- Chemistry of Life
- Biometrics: Physiology, Statistics and Maths
- Cell Biology
- Professional Practice for Biomedical Science
- Biomedical Science: Practical Methods
Year 2
Compulsory modules
- Biosciences Research Methods
- Immunology
- Molecular Biology: Theory and Practice
- Physiology and Metabolism
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- The Brain in Health and Disease
Work Placement Year
- Work Placement Year
Year 3
Compulsory module
- Biomedical Research Project
Required modules
- Advances in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Human Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
- Medical Microbiology
- Biomedical Science: Clinical Methods
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.
Placement Year
This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University’s Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three-year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
Admissions
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Career Opportunities
You will be in a strong position to secure work in different areas of the biomedical sciences, including:
- Microbiology
- Haematology
- Immunology
- Cellular sciences
- Drug discovery
- Genetics
- Neuroscience
- Various roles in the NHS
You can also continue your studies at the postgraduate level.
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton job fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.