Biomedical Science

Overview

Biomedical Science of London Metropolitan University will help you develop a high level of scientific knowledge and understanding of disease processes and enhance your intellectual development through research projects.

By learning these advanced scientific concepts and improving your understanding of disease processes, you’ll develop an informed and critical appreciation of recent scientific developments in relation to diagnostic laboratory pathology.

Where options are available, we will also help you gain additional specialist knowledge in areas such as ageing, epidemiology and medical genetics.

You’ll undertake a variety of assessment methods including case studies, literature evaluations, self diagnostic testing, debates, group work, presentations, coursework, essays and cumulative exams.

Data handling skills are assessed by, practical reports, problem solving exercises, information abstracting and reviewing exercises, poster presentations, exams and seminar presentations.

Practical skills are summatively assessed through the coursework assignments, including those in the final Research Project module.

After the course

Graduates of this course have gone on to new roles and promotions including biomedical scientist and Oncologist at institutions such as Guy’s and St Thomas’ National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust and Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.

Many of our graduates are also well placed to apply for a Research Degree.