Applied Biomedical Science

Year 1 -Completed via BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

You will build on your existing knowledge in Biology and Chemistry as it applies to Biomedical Science. You will also be introduced to Analytical Laboratory Science and Microbiology and gain an understanding of the Biomedical Science profession.

Year 2

You will be introduced to some of the more advanced areas of Biomedical Science and through the multi-disciplinary placement gain an appreciation of the activities of the biomedical scientist in NHS laboratories in Microbiology, Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Transfusion Science, Histopathology and Cytopathology.

Year3

You will study more advanced diagnostic subjects as they apply to Biomedical Science and spend the whole of the Term2 on placement in two NHS laboratory disciplines. During this time you will meet the requirements of your IBMS registration training portfolio.

Year 4

The course culminates in the application of your specialist knowledge to the diagnosis of disease and showing how treatments for disease can be monitored for effectiveness. Your laboratory skills are tested to the full during the Research Project.

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Activity Summary

You will study up to four modules each termwith each module containing around three hours of class teaching per-week. For laboratory-based modules there will be around four hours per week of laboratory practical work. All modules provide tutorial support which usually involves an extra hour per-module per-week.

Course resources will be available on Moodle, an innovative teaching and learning environment which will enhance your learning experience and will keep you up-to-date with coursework and assignments on-the-go.

How long is a BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science course?

The duration of the Applied Biomedical Science course is 4 years. This is to include independent study and coursework preparation, tutorials, lectures and other activities.

Year 4

• Lectures - 20 students per group, 5 hours per week in term1
• Seminars - 50 students per group, 1 hour per week
• Tutorial - 20 students per group,2 hours per week
• Project Supervision - 1 student per group, 27 hours in term2
• Placement - All students - 38 hours per week for 7 weeks in year 2 and 14 weeks in year 3

Independent Study

You will engage in a number of independent learning activities involving research of scientific literature or laboratory-based research.

Staff Delivering on This Course

Teaching and learning is delivered by RGU lecturers and by biomedical science professionals who are normally based in NHS laboratories. Some lectures are presented as seminars by visiting Medical Consultants or Researchers in biomedical science. Laboratory based modules are taught and demonstrated by Lecturers with support from technical teams and postgraduate research student Demonstrators. Placement activities are taught by practicing Biomedical Scientists within NHS laboratories.

Assessment

Typically students are assessed:

Year 1

• 5written exams, typically for1.5 hours
• 1 written assignments, including essays
• 3report
• 1 portfolio
• 2practical skills assessment
• 1presentation

Year 2

• 5 written exams, typically for 2 hours
• 2portfolios
• 1presentation

Year 3

• 4written exams, typically for2.5 hours
• 1 written assignments, including essays
• 1 portfolio
• 1 set exercise
• 1 practical skills assessment

Year 4

• 2written exams, typically for2.5 hours
• 1 report
• 1dissertation
• 1project outputs
• 1oral assessment
• 1 practical skills assessment
• 2presentations

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.

Placements

This course has been designed in partnership with Biomedical Scientists within NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, and the Aberdeen and North East of Scotland Blood Transfusion Service. We work with our partners to provide a unique training programme to give you exposure to a variety of areas within biomedical science, and enhance your employability.

The placements are fully integrated into the course and are compulsory and unpaid. In year 2 you will undertake a 7-week placement, and in year 3 you will a 14-week placement. You will be well-prepared for a future career as a registered practitioner with the Health and Care Professions Council and an accredited Biomedical Scientist with the Institute of Biomedical Science.

Job Prospects

Is Applied Biomedical Science a good career choice?

The majority of the BSc Applied Biomedical Sciencegraduates of Robert Gordon Universitysecure employment within the NHS Laboratory Service. The course will also equip you with the relevant skills needed to work within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries which include:

• Technical and marketing departments
• Forensic science laboratories
• Teaching
• Clinical research