BSc (Hons) Biomedicine Bachelor's degree at Aston University

Explore key biomolecules (sugars, lipids, DNA, RNA, amino acids and proteins), how they are formed, their structure and function. Includes a large practical laboratory component giving hands-on experience of key biochemical techniques that can be used to study these biomolecules.

Examine the basic structure, organisation and function of cells and sub-cellular structures. How cells communicate, the cell cycle, cell death, and how cells come together to forms tissues and organs with specialised functions.

A comprehensive introduction to the basic principles and fundamental skills of microbiology, as well as the core concepts of genetics and the use of model organisms.

Explore the major metabolic pathways at the molecular level and the relationships between metabolism and physiology. Learn the basic anatomy of the human body and look at the structure and function of key body systems, such as the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system and the urinary system.

Find out how microbes, enzymes, mammalian cells and molecular genetic techniques can be utilised for biotechnology applications, molecular diagnostics, and therapeutics

Investigate the principles underlying pathology of a variety of diseases, how the immune system responds to infection or damage, and the ability of pathogens to cause cellular and tissue pathology.

Explore the biological basis for human disease: causes, molecular mechanisms and currently available treatments. Develop transferable and research skills such as science communication, problem-solving, group work, and experimental design

In-depth coverage of the role of homeostasis in endocrinological (hormone) systems and the cell signalling pathways that underpin them.

Demonstrate practical competency in a range of fundamental biosciences techniques. Select and critically analyse relevant scientific literature for your project, including elements of health and safety legislation and appraisal of the ethical impacts of research.

Undertake an independent research project. Generate, analyse, interpret, draw conclusions, and present your findings in both written and oral formats.

Develop a range of research and translational skills, such as critical analysis of data, good practice, and self-reflection, that will equip you to undertake scientific careers and demonstrate professional behaviour.

Examine protein engineering techniques including site directed mutagenesis, high throughput mutagenesis, molecular evolution and gene editing, alongside other core molecular biology techniques including next generation sequencing, QPCR, and gene cloning.

Gain an in-depth understanding of the use and study of microorganisms in research and biotechnology, including mechanisms of action of antibiotics, drug resistance and antibiotic drug discovery, as well as bacterial gene regulation and biogenesis.

This module provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes that are involved in translational research. It also focuses upon the challenges to overcome in order to successfully bring a therapeutic intervention from the bench to the bedside. In essence, how we go from basic science discoveries, to delivery in patients.

This module provides an enhanced understanding of the biology of cancer, from its nomenclature and causes, to the mechanisms behind cancer metastasis (cancer spread). You will be introduced to conventional and novel cancer treatments, in addition to drug resistance in cancer.

The aim of this module is to provide advanced theoretical knowledge of the role of the immune system in health and disease.

Explore the biology that underpins metabolic disease, including the causes and consequences of obesity and associated metabolic conditions.

Understand pharmacological and toxicological concepts and apply these with team working and self-directed learning skills using problem-based learning approaches to interpret and communicate scientific data.

Design and create materials to effectively communicate a complex biological research topic to different kinds of non-specialist audiences.