Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 61

Course type

Teaching and assessment

Single honours

Biomedical Science is a laboratory-based subject and our course
has a strong practical element. Laboratory classes are held in
state of the art teaching laboratories and provide hands-on
experience of modern analytical techniques used in routine
diagnosis and research.

Entry
requirements
BBB/ABC

The course is delivered by a dedicated team of enthusiastic
academics, visiting clinicians and researchers. You are exposed
to a wide variety of teaching styles to suit all needs. Lectures are
supplemented with tutorials and seminars.

(For exclusions and other
qualifications please see
the entry requirements
table on page 230 to 239)

Performance in each module is assessed by a mixture of
examination and in-course assessment. In-course assessment
is designed to develop a range of core skills such as essay
writing, critical thinking, reflective writing, problem-solving and
communication styles including posters and oral presentations.

Approximate
intake

Skills and careers

Yes

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Key Information

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Study abroad

Biomedical Science equips you with a thorough knowledge
of molecular biology and medical science preparing you for
employment in a variety of sectors including: hospital laboratories,
biotechnology companies, research laboratories and education.
Many of our graduates successfully make the transition to master’s
or PhDs. Others have used this programme as a stepping stone into
alternative training programmes such as medicine, dentistry and
veterinary science.
The range of key skills that you develop by completing this
programme makes you eligible for careers outside directly related
subjects. For example, many employers value the analytical and
objective scientific approach that you now have.

Good to know
This programme is accredited by the Institute of
Biomedical Science and is recognised by the NHS.

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UCAS
C900
UCAS
C933

Single honours programme
Biomedical Science
Foundation programme
Biomedical Science with
Science Foundation Year

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