Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)

This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and offers a strong scientific foundation in the biological aspects of health and disease, ready for building a career in the health sciences. This accredited degree can lead to State Registration as a professional Biomedical Scientist, by the Health and Care Professions Council.

Students will develop knowledge in the essential functions of life, by studying cell biology and molecular biology; and gain an understanding of areas such as pharmacology, the branch of medicine concerned with the use and effect of drugs; and immunology, which studies all aspects of the immune system. There’s also an opportunity to explore the relationship between nutrition and health. To support studies, students will have access to modern, well-equipped laboratories, with facilities for DNA analysis, high-performance liquid chromatography, electrophysiology, microbiology, light and electron microscopy. They will have use of computer suites equipped with subject-specific software, and be supported with work by a team of specialist laboratory and IT technicians. Research collaborations with many of London's hospitals and medical schools facilitate visits, projects and access to specialist libraries. The University of Roehampton offers a wide range of interesting modules such as Introduction to Human Disease and Human Epidemiology and Pathophysiology, which looks at the immune system and patterns for diseases. Other modules include, Advances in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, which reviews recent developments and applications in biomedicine together with the commercial and ethical implications of these technologies or The Brain in Health and Disease, where students will be exposed to the latest developments in brain imaging and theories on brain plasticity, the ability for the brain to modify its structure in response to change. In the third year, students will undertake a research project where students will collect seminal data on a topic of their choice, advancing current knowledge in that area. This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost their employability even further. If students choose this route, they will take the placement following year two of their course, and then return to complete their degree. A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills students will learn this degree. The connections students make on the placement will improve their career prospects further, and equip them with the skills they need to secure graduate-level employment.