Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences (Dual Degree)

Overview
Learn to play a vital role in helping people live longer, healthier lives on this BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences dual degree course. You'll discover how to investigate the biology of disease to fight its effects on individuals, families and communities.

You'll learn how to use research to ask and answer key questions about human diseases, and how to identify and monitor diseases in the lab using leading diagnostic techniques.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to pursue a career in hospital-based biomedical science (after further work-based training), or to take on another related career path, such as biomedical research or contributing to clinical trials to find new medical treatments.

Study in Portsmouth and spend a year studying overseas at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia, gaining two degrees - BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences and Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Bioscience). Your global outlook will help you make an impact in the world of biomedical science, disease awareness, detection and prevention.

Course highlights

• Explore the causes, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, and get an in-depth understanding of the scientific methods used to investigate human health and disease

• Study the main pathology specialisms, including molecular biology, haematology, microbiology, histology, clinical biochemistry, immunology and blood transfusion

• Broaden your horizons and complement your learning in Portsmouth with a year spent studying biomedical science in Australia, developing your understanding of forensic genetics, development and ageing with an expert team

• Learn how to diagnose and research diseases in our labs and simulation facilities, kitted out with industry-leading microscopes, spectroscopy and chromatography equipment

• Get involved with internationally recognised biomedical research into fields like microbiology, neuro-oncology and precision medicine

• Be taught by an expert team with over 40 years' experience teaching biomedical science, including many HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists

• Understand the value a scientific education gives a global society, and examine the ethics of biomedical research

Careers and opportunities
With the two degrees and international scientific study experience you'll earn on this BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences dual degree, you'll complete the course as a globally-competitive graduate ready to contribute to this vital field.

Once you graduate, you'll be able to take further training to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and work as a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS, or in private or international settings. You could also apply for work or postgraduate study in Australia using your links at Edith Cowan University.

Possible postgraduate study options include a Master's in Medical Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering. You could also choose to become a researcher, or work in clinical trials, medical sales or biotechnology.

Previous Biomedical Science graduates have gone on to work in roles in areas such as:

• NHS and private healthcare

• STEM teaching

• research

• clinical trials

• medical sales

• biotech

Roles our graduates have taken on include:

• biomedical scientist (following completion of the IBMS Registration Portfolio)

• clinical scientist (via Scientist Training Programme)

• physician associate (following MSc qualification)

• doctor or dentist (following appropriate degree)

• clinical trials assistant

• research associate or PhD to become a professional researcher

• teacher (following appropriate postgraduate qualification)

Year 1

You'll study at Portsmouth in year 1.

Core modules in this year include:

Case Discussions in Biomedical Science – 20 credits
Cells to Systems – 20 credits
Introduction to Neuroscience and Pharmacology – 20 credits
Key Skills For Biomedical Scientists – 40 credits
Pathological Sciences 1 – 20 credits

There are no optional modules in this year.

Year 2

You'll study at Portsmouth in year 2.

Core modules in this year include:

Applied Human Physiology – 20 credits
Barriers to Disease, Immunity and Immune Dysfunction – 20 credits
Biomedical Toolbox – 20 credits
Pathological Sciences 2 – 20 credits
Research Methods – 20 credits

Optional modules in this year include:

Business For Biosciences – 20 credits
Modern Foreign Language (Institute-Wide Language Programme) – 20 credits
Nutrition and Exercise For Health – 20 credits

Year 3

You'll study at Edith Cowan University in year 3.

Core modules:

Advanced Biomedical Techniques – 15 credits
Biomedical Ethics – 15 credits
Developmental Biology – 15 credits
Evolutionary Perspectives on Health and Disease – 15 credits
Forensic Genetics – 15 credits
Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing – 15 credits
Human Molecular Genetics – 15 credits
The Biology of Human Disease – 15 credits

There are no optional modules in this year.

Year 4

You'll study at Portsmouth in year 4.

Core modules in this year include:

Genetic Basis of Disease – 20 credits
Integrated Pathology – 20 credits
Pathological Sciences 3 – 20 credits
Project – 40 credits

Optional modules in this year include:

Biomedical Research – 20 credits
Clinical Case Studies – 20 credits

We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

Therefore, course content is revised and regularly reviewed. This may result in changes being made in order to reflect developments in research, learning from practice and changes in policy at both national and local levels.

You'll be assessed through:

• laboratory and scientific reports
• computer based exercises
• practical assessments
• essays and portfolios
• PowerPoint presentations and posters
• oral presentations (individual and group)
• collaborative case books
• videos, Tweetorials, websites and apps

You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.

You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.