Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biomedical Sciences (B940)

Biomedical science is concerned with the detailed study of the human body, both in health and disease, with emphasis on the diagnosis and understanding of disease states and the mechanisms involved. In Year 1 students will study the important fundamental sciences, including biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and human anatomy and physiology. In Year 2 students will develop an understanding of a wide range of disease processes, combined with the principles of laboratory procedures used to aid diagnosis and treatment. Between Years 2 and 3, students will have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Alternatively, they can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions.

In Year 3 students will focus on the study of the complex nature of disease as it affects particular biological systems. Students will also study the laboratory procedures used in haematology, clinical immunology, cellular and molecular pathology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology, to diagnose and monitor disease. They will also undertake a major research project, which will enable students to develop the skills they need for genuine scientific inquiry.