The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2023. For students who entered the programme before September 2023, you can find the details of your programme: BSc Biomedical Sciences (For students entering from September 2023 onwards)
Biomedical sciences encompasses the studies of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, biochemistry, microbiology and more generally aspects of the biosciences. Knowledge of these disciplines is essential to provide solutions to the many health, wellbeing and other challenges facing human kind, for example prevention of disease, treatment of disease and healthy ageing.
Your Course
In the first year of your programme, you will be provided with a broad knowledge and understanding of the principal body systems, processes and functions in health and disease, and gain hands-on practical experience of the experimental approaches used to generate this knowledge. The course will initially cover:
Structure and function of physiological systems and how these can be disturbed by disease
Underpinning molecular and cellular processes, structure and function of the nervous system including during development and pathological dysfunction
Principles of pharmacology including examples of drugs than can be used to treat and modify pathophysiology of various common diseases and conditions
Introduction to the microbial world and its impacts, both positive and negative on humans and other organisms.
As you progress through your course, you will have the opportunity to discover and explore individual areas in more depth such as regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, drug discovery, cancer biology and dementia for example. You will be part of an investigative-based inspirational and engaging learning experience, informed by cutting edge research undertaken in these areas at Leeds, delivered by world leading academics undertaking this research.
You will gain an integrated knowledge of the human body; how it works in health and disease using current biomedical science techniques and methodologies. You will be involved in active learning approaches including critical thinking, creative problem solving, team-working and mini-projects to progressively develop the key skills and attributes required by Biomedical Sciences graduates. You will be assessed using many tasks or activities undertaken in the workplace.
Towards the end of your programme, you will undertake a capstone or culminating research project, where you lead the research alongside an academic mentor and this opportunity will bring together the knowledge, skills and attributes developed throughout your degree and apply it to a problem, which could be research based, industry linked, clinical or an alternative, creating a solution to this problem. An opportunity to show case your knowledge and skills to potential employers.
Our World
Our focus is to train the next generation of thinkers, innovators and leaders, equipped to make a positive difference in a complex and ever-changing interconnected world. You will develop global cultural awareness, by exploring some of the grand challenges or UN Sustainable Development Goals facing humankind in partnership with students from different backgrounds, cultures or lived experiences within an inclusive learning environment. You will use your knowledge and skills to create solutions to local and global challenges, be able to explain the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion relevant to biomedical sciences, demonstrate ethical awareness and competencies and complete creative problem-solving activities.
Your Future
Our focus will be on making you workplace ready, equipped with the knowledge, competencies, literacies and attributes required to succeed in whatever career you choose to go
onto, able to contribute ethical solutions to the complex problems facing human kind. Throughout your studies, you will complete workplace tasks and activities undertaken in employment. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary team environments and contribute positively and flexibly to a team output. You will also be able to communicate scientific and other information to specific audiences and in relevant and varied formats. This will equip you with the necessary skills for employment or to go onto future studies relevant to your career of choice.
(For students entering from September 2023 onwards)
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC1100T | Structure and Function (Anatomy and Physiology) of Human Body Systems (Teaching) | 0 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC1200T | Biology of the Mind (Teaching) | 0 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC1216T | Introduction to Pharmacology (Teaching) | 0 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC1302 | Team-Based Solutions for Local Challenges in Human Sciences | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| BMSC1303 | Practical application of Clinical, Laboratory and Field Skills for Human Sciences | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| BMSC1320A | Application of Knowledge (Assessment - BMS) | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| BMSC1322A | Evidence Based Reports (Assessment - BMS) | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FOBS1135T | The Basis of Life (Teaching) | 0 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Basket 1: Candidates will be required to study 1-2 modules from the following list of optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLGY1237 | Introduction to Genetics | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MICR1202 | The Microbial World | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MICR1221 | Introduction to Immunology | 10 |
Basket 2: Candidates can study 1 module from the following list of optional modules if they have taken only 1 module from basket 1
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD1051 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 10 |
(For students entering from September 2023 onwards)
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC2127 | Advanced Concepts in Biomedical Sciences | 40 | ||
| BMSC2315 | Team-based solutions to global challenges in human science | 20 | PFP |
Candidates will be required to study one of the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC2341 | Experimental Skills in Pharmacology | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| BMSC2342 | Experimental Skills in Neuroscience | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| BMSC2343 | Experimental Skills in Human Physiology | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| BMSC2344 | Experimental Skills in Medical Sciences | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Basket 1: Candidates will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits but up to 40 credits of optional modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC2126 | The Imprinted Brain | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC2238 | Applied Concepts in Drug Development | 20 | ||
| BMSC2242 | Sensory and Motor Neuroscience | 10 | ||
| BMSC2243 | Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine | 10 | ||
| MICR2221 | Medical Immunology | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Basket 2: Candidates can study up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL2210 | Biological Membranes and Cell Signalling | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BIOL2211 | Human Diseases | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BIOL2212 | Chemotherapy | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY2201 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MICR2220 | Medical Bacteriology | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MICR2222 | Medical Virology | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidate wishing to select a discovery module as part of basket 2 should consider the modules presented here
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOBS2240 | Skills in Communicating Research beyond the University | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD2165 | Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
(For students entering from September 2023 onwards)
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC3391 | Research Skills and Professional Development | 20 | ||
| BMSC3392 | Capstone Research Project | 40 | PFP |
Basket 1: Candidates will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC3165 | Research Topics in Biomedical Sciences 1 | 20 | ||
| BMSC3246 | Research Topics in Biomedical Sciences 2 | 20 |
Basket 2: Candidates will be required to study 20-40 credits from the following optional modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL3215 | Cancer Biology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC3152 | Inherited Disorders | 20 | ||
| BMSC3153 | Neurophysiology | 20 | ||
| BMSC3228 | Animal Models in Discovery Biology & Drug Development | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MEDM3221 | Reproductive Medical Science | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
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