You will initially register on our Biomedical Science degree. During your second year, you can make a formal application for a hospital placement, which will include a training placement in an NHS lab. If you are successful, you will progress onto this BSc Applied Biomedical Science to complete the course.
As well as a firm grounding in biomedical science, you will gain a range of transferable skills, from problem solving to case study analysis. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. Graduates who have been issued with the IBMS Certificate of Competence will also be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
What you should know about this course
What you will study
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Biochemistry 1 (15 credits)
- Biochemistry 2 (15 credits)
- Fundamentals of Biology and Physiology (30 credits)
- Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
- Practical and Academic Skills (30 credits)
- Introduction to Medical Science (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Cellular and Molecular Pathology (Level 5) (15 credits)
- Physiological Systems and Regulation (15 credits)
- Metabolism and Disease (15 credits)
- Bioanalytical Techniques (15 credits)
- Cell Biology and Immunity (15 credits)
- Genetics (15 credits)
- Microbiology and the Environment (15 credits)
- Research and Professional Skills in Life Science (15 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Work Placement Course – ENG
Year 4
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Project (Life Sciences) (30 credits)
- Advanced and Clinical Immunology (15 credits)
- Medical Microbiology (15 credits)
- Medical Biochemistry (15 credits)
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Pathophysiology of Disease (15 credits)
- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Science Internship Course (15 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
How you will learn
This section helps you understand more about how you’ll learn based on standard delivery of teaching and learning on campus.
We are looking forward to welcoming students to our campuses for 2021/22. In line with government guidance, we are committed to delivering as much of our teaching, learning and student activity as possible on campus for the 2021/22 academic year. Depending on the national situation, and government advice, the situation may change but we are confident we are ready to manage any changes quickly and safely. Find out more about how we are keeping our campuses safe.
Teaching
In a typical week learning takes place through a combination of:
- Timetabled learning
- Independent study
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our ‚What you will study’ section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
A typical student intake per year across our biomed courses is 70. Lectures are normally attended by 70, and seminars/tutorials by 30.
First year modules may be shared across a number of science courses, resulting in large lecture groups of up to 100 students. Subject-specific modules tend to be smaller. A typical intake for a dedicated biomedical science module is 50-60 students.
Similarly, in the second and third year, some core modules taken by all students will be larger, while optional courses are smaller (20-40 students per group), enabling close interaction with lecturers.
Independent learning
University study requires students to work more independently than they may have been used to in school. Students in engineering and science are expected to develop their independence progressively throughout their degree.
At foundation level and in year 1 of the degree, students are given more support by module leaders and personal tutors than in subsequent years. In years 2 and 3 students are expected to demonstrate increasing willingness and ability to work independently to build upon material delivered in lectures and laboratories. This means independent reading to broaden and deepen knowledge and spending time preparing coursework.
Ultimately, the mark of a Greenwich graduate is the ability to think and work independently, analytically and creatively to solve problems.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.
Assessment
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.
You can view how each module is assessed within our ‚What you will study’ section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include ‚practice’ assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date. Examination results will be available within 28 days.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS and small to medium sized companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing.
- Previous students have worked in: Eon, Dyson, ADEY, PS Analytical and E-liquids, GSK, NHS hospitals.
- IAESTE (British Council) placements to Brazil, Dubai and Poland.
- We have a dedicated team to search for and inform students about relevant opportunities and help students prepare for interviews.
How long is my placement?
Students can undertake a summer placement for between 6 weeks to a maximum of 3 months which can be related to a credit rated course at level 6, or can be undertaken for work experience, acknowledged by a Certificate of Industrial Experience. Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.
What are the financial arrangements?
The Faculty expectation is that students are as far as possible treated like other employees of the company or organisation. It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered
by the company. Students on sandwich placements are required to pay a reduced fee to the University for their placement year.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
You will acquire the necessary academic, professional and laboratory skills for current and future employment as a Biomedical Scientist in medical diagnostic and research environments.
Are internships available?
Interns can gain valuable employment experience within the faculty – subject to resources. Personal tutors will be able to advise students on where to access course internships.
Do you provide employability services?
We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. We have an Employer Partnerships Manager developing relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities. Other members of the team focus on helping students to develop their knowledge of job markets, production of effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, understanding HR selection processes, preparing final year students for graduate job applications and applying for placements. Visit our Employability & Careers Service pages.
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