Biomedical Science

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate

Biomedical Science involves the study of various biological and medical sciences relevant to our understanding of human health and disease.

Course MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate
Length 1 year - Full Time, 2-6 years - Part Time
Start date August 2012

Biomedical scientists are essential members of the modern healthcare team and in collaboration with doctors, nurses and other professions allied to medicine aid in the diagnosis of disease, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment, and research into causes and cures of diseases.

 

Why study this course?

This vocationally-oriented course is specifically designed for those students wishing to gain employment as biomedical scientists, either in industry or within the health sector. As such, it leads to a professionally recognised qualification, being externally approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).  

 

Features

Biomedical Sciences is taught by enthusiastic academic and professional biomedical science staff in modern, spacious laboratories housed on campus. Teaching and learning involves a range of methods including lectures, seminars, group discussions and presentations. 

The academic staff are research active and continually thrive to promote research within areas of Biomedical Science, where they regularly publish their research findings and discuss their work at national and international conferences.

Next: Modules

  Modules that are included in the MSc Biomedical Science degree cover a wide range of scientific subjects, information technology and all the major disciplines of biomedical sciences (i.e. haematology and transfusion science, clinical medicine, medical microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, histology and cellular pathology). 

The entire course is integrated through a study of the biology of disease, including modern concepts and applications of biomedical science in research, diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders.

 

Level 7

The modules include:

  • BI7111 Research Methods in Biomedical Science - core module
  • BI7105 Clinical Medicine & Cellualr Pathology - core module
  • BI7104 Analytical & Molecular Techniques in Biomedical Science - core module
  • BI7106 Current Issues in Biomedical Science - core module
  • BI7108 Blood Sciences - core module
  • BI7101 Clinical Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis - core module
  • BI7112 Research Dissertation

In common with science programmes at Chester, the MSc in Biomedical Science is a vocational-based course, with the emphasis on key skills, knowledge and understanding, identified by potential employers as essential for today's scientific professions. Specialist personnel from the health sector (Senior Chief Biomedical Scientists and Medical Doctors) contribute too many aspects of the course.

Each module is designed to be studied over a 10 week learning period, commencing with a 3 day residential school at the university. Each residential school introduces students to the module content (including support provision, learning materials and assessment details) and provides an opportunity for the delivery of some subject matter, and where appropriate, relevant practical work.

 

Resources 


 

Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust - Pathology Department
North Wales NHS Trust East (Wrexham Maelor Hospital)
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital and District NHS Trust
The North Wales Bone Service, Llandudno General Hospital
The National Blood Service
Next: Assessment

100% coursework. The coursework assessment may focus on laboratory reports, case studies, essays or data manipulation exercises.

Next: Careers

Biomedical Science is a continually changing, dynamic profession with diverse long term career prospects. 

The MSc will enhances the career prospects of those aspiring to middle and senior management positions within the NHS Pathology Service, will provide preparation for the IBMS Higher Specialist exam and Advanced Practice in Biomedical Science, and will enhances further career progression as a prerequisite for eligibility for the status of Fellow of the IBMS (FIBMS) and Chartered Scientist (CSci).

Next: Entry requirements

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate

UCAS points:  
GCE A Level: N/A
BTEC: N/A
Irish/Scottish: N/A
International Baccalaureate: N/A
QAA: N/A
External Information: A minimum of 2:2 honours degree, which normally has a significant content of Biological Science (e.g. Biomedical Science, Human Biology, Biological Sciences etc); or substantial relevant working experience.

The programme or individual modules can be taken as Continuous Professional Development (CPD) modules and will provide opportunities for advancement in many health service career structures.
Beginning: Overview

Who to contact

  • For admission enquiries

    Professor John Williams, Sub Dean for Research/Director
    T:
    01244 513081
    F:
    01244 511346
    john.williams@chester.ac.uk

  • For enquiries about course content

    Undergraduate Admissions
    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester. CH1 4BJ
    T:
    01244 511000
    enquiries@chester.ac.uk