Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science

About this course

The Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science is an 18-month full-time programme at BMS Campus, with lectures from Monday to Friday and intakes in March and October. It is made up of sixteen modules and a Research Project, totalling 240 credits. Year 1 builds the science base: cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry for biology, microbiology, laboratory skills, molecular biology and genetics, human anatomy and physiology, immunology and laboratory management. Year 2 adds a work-based internship, biology of disease, pharmacology, histology and haematology, analysis of scientific data, clinical biochemistry and the Research Project. BMS says the components resemble the pre-clinical part of a medical degree and that students use BMS laboratories for practicals. BMS states that the programme has been approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), UK, and that it is recognised by Northumbria University for final-year entry. Successful students can progress to the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at BMS or in the UK.