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BSc Biomedical Science
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, this degree focuses on the diagnostic laboratory disciplines used in health service labs. Aimed at students who want to become biomedical scientists or work in research.
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Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, this degree focuses on the diagnostic laboratory disciplines used in health service labs. Aimed at students who want to become biomedical scientists or work in research.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on biological mechanisms of health, disease or living systems, laboratory investigation and scientific evidence, research design, data analysis and contemporary bioscience. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Biological mechanisms of health, disease or living systems
- Laboratory investigation and scientific evidence
- Research design, data analysis and contemporary bioscience
- Explore the biological basis of health and disease.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Laboratory practice
- Scientific data analysis
- Research-method evaluation
- Technical reporting
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy laboratory science and want to investigate living systems, health, disease or biotechnology through evidence. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Laboratory scientist
- Biomedical or biotechnology professional
- Clinical research assistant
- Life-science analyst
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
7 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Human Structure and FunctionPublished course content
- 02World of MicroorganismsPublished course content
- 03Genetics and the Molecular ToolboxPublished course content
- 04Molecular Basis of LifePublished course content
- 05Professional Skills for Scientists 1Published course content
- 06The Sciences of DiseasePublished course content
- 07Research ProjectPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-level AAB including Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry (alternative combinations listed on course page)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan A-Levels with good grades (A to C) considered for direct entry; required grades vary by course
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no component below 5.5
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