BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science / Applied Biomedical Science

The Biomedical Sciences Applied degree at the University of the West of Scotland offers students a solid foundation in the scientific principles behind human health and disease. It provides a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for a career in biomedical sciences, focussing on molecular and cellular biology as well as physiology. Course Content: Your study across the degree will mainly revolve around three core subjects – molecular and cellular biology, physiology, and applied biomedical science. These subjects will provide you with a solid base from which advanced specialist topics can be studied in the future.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Infection Sciences, Blood Sciences, and Cellular Pathology. These modules cover a variety of aspects including the understanding of disease processes in man, laboratory diagnosis of disease and treatment, and the biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, and pathology of major diseases.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) which is the professional organization for biomedical scientists in the United Kingdom. This accreditation ensures that as a graduate you have the right credentials to work in this exciting field.Future Careers: Upon graduation, students may pursue careers in diagnostic and therapeutic laboratories, research institutions, public health, environmental protection agencies, and commercial sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.