Biomedical Sciences [with Foundation Year] [with Placement Year]

Forge a career in biomedical sciences, where research is constantly leading to breakthroughs and medical advances that have an impact on the health and the wellbeing of society.

Forge a career in the exciting and dynamic specialism of biomedical sciences, where research is constantly leading to breakthroughs and medical advances that have an impact on the health and the wellbeing of society. It’s a rewarding and never more important field as it underpins modern medicine in our forever developing and changing world.

On our Biomedical Sciences degree at ARU Peterborough, you’ll learn about the human body at a molecular, organ and systems level. You’ll discover how to investigate and treat disease with our passionate and highly qualified lecturers. who will share the latest findings about conditions such as cancer, diabetes, antibiotic resistance, and haemostasis.

You’ll begin by studying general biology, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and cellular and molecular biology. You’ll then turn your attention to modern diagnostic techniques and learn about biomedical disciplines including haematology and transfusion science, clinical biochemistry, cellular pathology, medical genetics, medical microbiology, and clinical immunology.

In your final year, with support from a supervisor, you’ll carry out a research project and explore an area of biomedical sciences that’s of particular interest to you.

You could also choose to study BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science in Cambridge.

Year 1:
Literacies in Higher Education
Introduction to Life Sciences
Contemporary Issues
Into ARU

Year 2:
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Continuing Professional Development Level 4
Core Biology
Mathematics for the Biosciences
General Microbiology
Into ARU

Year 3:
Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology
Metabolism and its Control
Principles of Genetics
Principles of Pathology
The Physiology of Organ Systems
Preparation for Research
Continuing Professional Development Level 5
Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Laboratory Techniques in DNA manipulation
Laboratory Techniques for Bioinformatics

Year 4:
Placement year

Year 5:
Human Pathology
Specialist Topics in Biomedical Science
Undergraduate Project
Blood Sciences
Clinical Immunology
Current Advances in Biomedical Science
Molecular Cell Biology
Microbial Pathogenicity
Biomedical Case Studies
Pharmacology and Translational Medicine

You’ll be assessed on essays, exams and practical analysis, so we can make sure you’re developing the knowledge and skills you need.

Your placement year is a chance to put everything you have learnt in Years 1 and 2 into practice. Spend up to nine months working for an organisation, developing your skills and gaining valuable work experience.