Course summary
Discover how the human body works in health and disease. You'll learn to diagnose and fight diseases in our specialist labs on this biomedical science degree. Prepare for a career in public health With a degree in biomedical science, you can be part of the fight against critical public health issues such as cancer. The work of biomedical scientists has been crucial in the detection of global viruses, including COVID-19. They’ve also played a key role in the development of vaccines and the testing and development of drugs. Accredited study This industry-accredited degree will enable you to understand and explore advances in the field. This could include how biomedical science has helped in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of a variety of illnesses. Choose your pathway At the end of your first year of study, you could choose to continue your multidisciplinary studies and gain a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science. Alternatively, you could choose to study for a combined degree award by specialising in one of our specific pathways: Medical Biochemistry Pathway
- Study biochemical interactions within the body, and the diagnosis of biochemically related diseases.
- Study the types of pathogen that cause infectious disease, and the strategies they use to attack the body. You’ll learn how to diagnose disease and understand the treatments available. You’ll also look at the global burden of infectious disease and the worldwide initiatives underway to try and control this challenging threat.
- Discover how different drugs are used for the treatment of diseases and what effect they have on the body. You’ll also develop your understanding of pharmacological principles and how they inform the development of drugs.
- By looking at biological processes involving genetics and gene technology, you’ll learn about the molecular advances in the treatment of disease and how treatments are developed.
- Dual accreditation from both the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) and the Institute for Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- Our specialist pathways will enable you to choose to focus on a particular discipline
- Our course is aligned to the criteria required to join the NHS Scientist Training Programme
- You'll study in our specialist Biomedical Sciences Laboratories where you can master specialist testing equipment; and familiarise yourself with the latest data and AV technology, microbiology facilities, and cell culture suites
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Practical & Study Skills
- Cell Biology, Haematology & Immunology
- Physiology & Pharmacology
- Genetics & Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Microbial World
- Professional Scientific Practice
- Haematology & Transfusion Science
- Clinical Genetics & Clinical Immunology
- Clinical Microbiology
- Research Methods in Biosciences
- Biology of Common Diseases (Biomedical Science)
- Metabolic Biochemistry (Medical Biochemistry pathway)
- Medical & Environmental Microbiology (Medical Microbiology pathway)
- DNA Technology (Molecular Biotechnology pathway)
- Pharmacological Treatment of Disease (Pharmacological Sciences pathway)
- Clinical Biochemistry
- UG Biomed Research Project
- Enterprise in Biomedical Sciences
- Cellular Pathology
- Pathobiology
- Biology of Cancer (Biomedical Science)
- Applied Biochemistry (Medical Biochemistry pathway)
- Global Topics in Infectious Diseases (Medical Microbiology pathway)
- Medical Biotechnology (Molecular Biotechnology pathway)
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B900
- Institution code:
- L27
- Campus name:
- City CampusC
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE