University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
We are delighted to have won Educational Institution of the Year award at IBMS Awards 2024 for this Biomedical Science programme. Biomedical science is a vital part of modern medicine, enabling diseases to be diagnosed, monitored and treated. Develop your understanding of healthcare and human disease processes with our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree. If you are interested in how modern research underpins the development of new therapies to improve healthcare, our course is perfectly placed to provide you with strong laboratory skills ready for future careers in medical laboratory research. Advance your scientific knowledge and skills Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), our course is structured to complement the integrated and multidisciplinary nature of the subject. Delivered across three years - or four if you choose to include a placement, you will explore biological principles relating to the normal function of the human body alongside receiving training in medical and disease-related topics including pathophysiology, cell pathology, clinical immunology, haematology and genetics. Throughout your studies, you will develop strong laboratory skills. As a biomedical science student, you will spend lots of time in our advanced Bodmer laboratories. These well-equipped, purpose-built facilities ensure your learning remains at the cutting-edge of innovation and discovery. The labs host industry-standard instrumentation, including cell culture facilities, histology specimen preparation station, fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy. Get closer to industry Complementing your laboratory-based sessions at Salford, you will experience visits to local pathology laboratories and receive guest lectures from external NHS specialists and biomedical scientists. You will have the option to take an industry placement between years two and three. Recent biomedical science students have completed placements with leading laboratories at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, and Aintree Hospital. Through our dedicated GEMMS programme, we also support Biomedicine graduates to prepare for postgraduate pathways into medicine or physician associate studies through mentorship and UKCAT/BMAT/GAMSAT training. Features • Develop laboratory skills ready for your graduate career • Include an optional industry placement to boost your employability • Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science • Part-time option available
Modules
Year one modules include: Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecules to Microbes, Human Anatomy, Biomedical Skills, Professional Skills. Year two modules include: Human Physiology, Clinical and Molecular Genetics, Haematology and Transfusion, Medical Biochemistry, Pathophysiology, Translational Research Skills. Year three core modules include: Human Genetics and Biology of Parasites, then you will choose an optional module of either Advances in Pathophysiology or Clinical Immunology as optional module 1, and Antimicrobial Resistance: Threats and Solutions or Veterinary and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases as optional module 2. For the 40-credit research project, students can select from Final Year Project with Professional Skills or Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills.
How to apply
29Jan
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Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT