BSc Biomedical Sciences

The Biomedical Science BSc (B940) is a full-time, undergraduate course offered by Queen's University Belfast. This course provides students with a deep understanding of the science behind human health and diseases, placing particular emphasis on the study of the molecular mechanisms and physiological processes underpinning human health and disease.Course Content: The program encompasses a broad range of subjects from biochemistry, genetics, and microbiology to human anatomy and physiology, with teaching delivered through lectures, laboratory classes, problem-solving classes, and tutorials. Students are given the opportunity to select optional modules allowing them to explore fields such as pharmacology, medical microbiology, human nutrition, etc. The degree course also includes a research project where students get to work in a laboratory setting.Key Modules: Some of the key units covered in the course include Medical Biochemistry, Human Physiology, Pharmacology, Cellular Pathology, Immunology, Virology, Haematology and Transfusion Science, and Instrumental and Analytical Methods.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), indicating that it has met a defined standard in terms of the teaching, resources and support offered to students.Future Careers: Graduates of this program have a diverse range of employment opportunities. They can work as biomedical scientists in hospital laboratories, conduct research in universities and research institutes, or work in various areas such as education, forensic science, pharmaceutical industries, and biotechnology companies. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.