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Biomedical Health BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time/Part Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 13,250

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Derby

    The University of Derby has a long history, going back to 1853 and the founding of the Derby School of Art. This became the Derby Central School of Art and the Derby Central School of Science in 1870. By 1892 the combined institution was known as the Derby Municipal Technical College. Another root of Derby’s […]

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    Course Summary

    A BSc in Biomedical Health from the University of Derby is fully credited by the Royal Society of Biology, which speaks volumes about the program’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in teaching quality and in preparing students for a professional career.

    You’ll learn all about the latest, mist cutting edge advancers in biomedical science, health care, therapy and medical research as part of this program. You’ll learn how the body regulates its various processes, and how these mechanisms can become unbalanced by diseases, toxins or other pathogens. You’ll also develop top notch laboratory skills.

    This program can be taken in a mere 3 years at full time, or across up to six years at part time. This opens the degree program up to students with substantial work or family commitments, and allows them to lay the foundations for an exciting, prosperous career in a field with excellent long term employment prospects.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This is a 3 year program for most students. If taken at part time, though, it can last for up to 6 years.

    Year 1 Modules:

    • Practical Methods in Medical Bioscience
    • Introduction to Biological and Developmental
    • Induction Module
    • Genetics
    • Concepts of Health and Wellbeing
    • Chemistry of Life
    • Anatomy and Physiology

    Year 2 Modules:

    • The Cell
    • Nutrition for Public Health
    • Microbiology
    • Independent Research and Professional Development
    • Human Reproduction
    • Human Physiology and Disease
    • Health of Global Populations
    • Biomedical Professional Practice

    Year in Biomedical Placement (optional)

    This is an excellent opportunity to gain real world skills in your chosen area of specialisation. In addition to learning how biomedical health professionals actually work, you’ll begin to build a complex professional network which could be a big boost to your later employability.

    Year 3 Modules:

    • Vocational Module
    • The Human Genome
    • Society and Human Health
    • Science Communication
    • Oncology and Immunology
    • International Public Health Nutrition
    • Independent Studies in Bioscience
    • Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
    • Applied Biosciences

    Learning & Teaching

    Your contact time with the University of Derby’s professors and teaching staff will consist of a mix of large scale lectures, smaller seminars and laboratory skills workshops. Employability and professional skills training will be a part of nearly every module. In addition to attending classes, you’ll be able to visit a wide range of different health care settings. You’ll be assessed via examinations and coursework, including seminar presentations and data analysis.

    Career Possiblities

    Graduates of the University of Derby’s Biomedical Health BSc degree program will be fully equipped to begin a career at the most advanced front of health care and medical technology. Your skills in critical thinking, data analysis and communication will be invaluable. Recent students have founded exciting careers in the government health sector, the NHS, the biotechnology industry, in medical research or working with a wide range of charitable organisations. 

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have achieved at least 120 UCAS Tariff Points, or the international equivalent. Beyond that, a wide range of qualifications are accepted.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An excellent IELTS score would qualify, for example.

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