Biomedical Science
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma M: 45 credits
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Level 3 National Extended Diploma DMM
T Level
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About this course
**Biomedical Sciences is the study of human health, various diseases, and their clinical features.**
- Gain practical skills for a range of biological and medical science careers
- Taught at New City College, this course offers small class sizes with strong pastoral care
- On completion of this Foundation degree, you'll be able to top-up in one year to get a full BSc (Hons)
This Biomedical Science foundation degree course develops your understanding of how the human body functions in health and disease. Our diverse foundation degree focuses on many areas of medical sciences and biosciences.
Your studies will include practical-based modules, blood science as well as research project which will help you to develop multidisciplinary understanding of human health and disease.
This inter-disciplinary course will help you to explore links between different disciplines of biomedical sciences and these fundamental knowledges will help you to explore your options in a possible top up year.
Taught by New City College.
Modules
In Year One, you'll study vital fundamental sciences including anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, cell biology, infection and immunity and biomedical skills.
In Year Two, you'll develop your understanding of blood science, pharmacology and toxicology, pathophysiology and nutrition, applied microbiology, human nutrition and research skills.
Assessment methods
There are a wide range of assessments including practical report writing, essays, investigative reports, group and individual presentations, lab skills assessments, interpretation tests and exams.
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