Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Compulsory

• Biology of the Cell

  This module aims to provide a broad introduction to the understanding of living organisms at the cellular level through the study of genetics, cell biology and microbiology.

• Anatomy, Histology and Physiology

  This module aims to comprehensively introduce the students to the anatomy and physiology of the human body and to provide the background knowledge required to understand disease processes.

• Fundamental Biochemistry

  This module aims to introduce students to key chemical principles relevant to biological systems, the structure and function of biological molecules and the biochemistry of processes which support life.

• Medical Biochemistry

  This module aims to introduce students to the biochemistry of processes which support life, including cellular metabolism and its control. Students are also introduced to medical aspects of biochemistry.

• Experimental Design and Bioinformatics

  This module aims to develop critical thinking skills applied to the designing and planning of experimental data. To acquire and develop a range of transferable, IT, mathematical and problem-solving skills.

• Biomedical Sciences Training

  This block aims to ensure that all students have developed a good foundation in Biosciences research skills and applications, covering the central dogma of life, chemistry, physics, evolution and understanding scientific publications.

• Career Skills and Innovation

  This module aims to help students develop a range of transferable, career planning and innovation skills suitable for further employment.

Compulsory

• BB27XX - Advanced Experimental Design and Analysis
• BB2739 - Applied Molecular and Cell Biology

  This module aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of molecular biology of cell growth and division, DNA replication through to protein synthesis and the role of enzymes within prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

• Career Planning and Entrepreneurship

  This module aims to develop recognition and awareness of skills needed to gain employment and to develop an understanding of intellectual property, business awareness and entrepreneurship. Students will acquire general management and project management skills.

• Data Analysis

  This module teaches students to develop advanced skills in laboratory research, enabling them to produce meaningful data for statistical analysis, presentation and interpretation.

• BB2731 - Genetics, Genomics and Human Health

  To provide students with a deeper understanding of the field of eukaryotic genetics and genomics. It will span from Mendelian genetics to the development of molecular genetics, genetic engineering, present day genomic technologies and the post genomic era.

• BB2735 - Human Pathology and Immunology

  To provide understanding of the cellular and molecular pathological processes involved in the development of important human diseases and to provide their diagnoses and treatments.

  This is accompanied by a a broad understanding of immunological mechanisms both in human health and disease, including innate and adaptive immunity, immune dysregulation and vaccine development.

Optional

• Analytical and Clinical Biochemistry

  This module aims to provide an understanding of a range of biochemical techniques used to measure the function and dysfunction of organs and tissues for clinical research and diagnostic testing. It will develop knowledge of the relationship between diagnostic markers and underlying pathologies.

• BB2736 - Developmental Genetics and Stem Cell Biology

  This module provides students with an understanding of embryogenesis and foetal development through the study of developmental mechanisms in model organisms and the role of stem cells in development.

• BB2732 - Medical Microbiology

  This module aims to give an understanding of medically important pathogens and infectious diseases, including epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical symptoms, therapeutics, vaccination and public health importance.

• Bioinformatics and Big Data Analysis

  This module aims to further develop students' skills in biological data analysis, to enable them to explore datasets, perform appropriate statistical analyses and produce visual graphs and displays. Key bioinformatics tools, applications and repositories will be covered

Compulsory

• Final Year Project

  The module aims to provide the students with experience of in-depth and independent project work. FYP topics are related to staff research expertise and include a broad range of both laboratory-based and non-laboratory projects.

Optional

• The Biology and Treatment of Cancer

  This module aims to provide a detailed understanding of cancer, including the genes and molecular pathways involved in cancer development, epidemiology and diagnosis, and the use of standard and target treatments.

• Cellular Pathologies

  This module aims to develop the students’ knowledge and understanding of how cellular dysfunction leads to pathological changes associated with particular diseases. Techniques involved in cell biology and cytopathology research are introduced.

• Endocrine Disorders

  This module aims to study a selected range of endocrine disease processes, including origins and treatment, at the biochemical and molecular level and an understanding of the importance of hormones in health and disease.

• Gene Therapy and Related Technologies

  This module aims to provide an understanding of the importance of molecular technologies to provide information to treat to genetic defects, focusing on treatment of diseases by gene therapy. In depth knowledge of processes required to develop gene therapy vectors and potential side effects of gene transfer are explored.

• Genomic Medicine

  This module aims to introduce students to the principles of understanding post-genomic medicine, to explore genome organization by integrating genomic, molecular and cell biology approaches. This integrated view of the human genome is used to understand mechanisms responsible for genome instability syndromes and other common diseases.

• Medical Biochemistry

  This module aims to give students an understanding of selected areas in biochemistry: steroid hormone biosynthesis and actions, cholesterol and calcium homeostasis.

• Medical Immunology

  This module aims to give students advanced knowledge of immunology with up-to-date research in molecular and cellular interactions in the immune system, and cover applications of immunological principles to the current understanding of biological and clinical processes including cancer, transplantation, autoimmunity, pregnancy, aging, and immune intervention.

• Microbial Pathogenesis

  This module aims to give students detailed knowledge of representative disease-causing organisms in terms of specific host pathogen interactions, and an understanding the multiple strategies of microbial pathogenesis including immunological, epidemiological and pharmacogenomic aspects as well as anti-microbial therapy strategies.

• Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology

  To develop understanding of biomedical studies using human data at population level. Additional skills would include critical thinking about study design and dealing with different biases that could impact epidemiological inferences.

• Epidemiology and Disease Prevention

  This module aims To develop understanding of biomedical studies using human data at population level. Additional skills would include critical thinking about study design and dealing with different biases that could impact epidemiological outcomes.