Biomedical Science with Foundation Year (Hons) University of Wolverhampton

Overview

Building upon these core topics the BSc in Biomedical Science with Foundation Year (Hons) at University of Wolverhampton then focuses upon each of the main pathology disciplines, expanding your appreciation of the role of biomedical science in the understanding of disease presentation, diagnosis, prognosis and choice of patient treatment. 

Key facts

• An appreciation of good professional practice and the development of essential employability skills required for today’s competitive job market are also embedded in the course.

• Important practical techniques that will be covered on the course include DNA analysis, antibiotic resistance, tissue identification, blood grouping and coagulation tests. 

• In addition, you will have the opportunity to undertake an honours research project in your final year, allowing you to develop your skills further in an area of interest to you.

• Opportunities exist for students on the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course to undertake work placements in an NHS hospital laboratory. Students who are successful in obtaining placements will be eligible to transfer to the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science.

Careers

• As a biomedical scientist you will have developed a broad range of skills and knowledge which will prepare you for a career within a range of professions. 

• Recent graduates have successfully obtained employment as biomedical scientists within a range of different pathology laboratories, as laboratory technicians in colleges and universities, and as trainee teachers. 

• The broad range of skills can lead to careers with a wide range of employers including: the NHS, government departments, HM Armed Forces and medical sales companies. The award also provides an ideal background for graduate entry to Medical School and the NHS Scientist Training Programme.

• In addition, many of our graduates carry on their studies with entry onto Masters awards or PhDs.