BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

About this course

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is a one-year, full-time final-year degree taught Monday to Friday at BMS Campus. Northumbria University, UK is the awarding body, and BMS describes it as an internal honours degree awarded directly by Northumbria at BMS. Intakes are in January and September. Biomedical science concerns medical practice, including research, health monitoring and treatment. Biomedical scientists help to develop medical treatments, vaccines and techniques, and carry out technical procedures to screen and improve human health. The year's modules are Pathology in Practice, Molecular Cell Interactions, Advanced Analytical Techniques, a Biomedical and Biological Sciences Research Project, and a choice of Genomics or Drug Design and Development. BMS states that the degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), UK. It says the education provided is the type required to become a Registered Biomedical Scientist. Check with BMS and the IBMS for the current accreditation scope before you apply.