BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's degree at Brunel University of London

This module aims to comprehensively introduce the students to the anatomy and physiology of the human body and to provide the background knowledge required to understand disease processes.

This module aims to provide a broad introduction to the understanding of living organisms at the cellular level through the study of genetics, cell biology and microbiology.

This block aims to ensure that all students have developed a good foundation in Biosciences research skills and applications, covering the central dogma of life, chemistry, physics, evolution and understanding scientific publications.

This module aims to help students develop a range of transferable, career planning and innovation skills suitable for further employment.

This module aims to develop critical thinking skills applied to the designing and planning of experimental data. To acquire and develop a range of transferable, IT, mathematical and problem-solving skills.

This module aims to introduce students to key chemical principles relevant to biological systems, the structure and function of biological molecules and the biochemistry of processes which support life.

This module aims to introduce students to the biochemistry of processes which support life, including cellular metabolism and its control. Students are also introduced to medical aspects of biochemistry.

This module deepens students' understanding of eukaryotic genetics and genomics, exploring the field from classical Mendelian principles through to modern molecular genetics, genetic engineering, and contemporary genomic technologies. Alongside this, students are introduced to the foundations of biological data analysis, learning how to read and interpret data, carry out simple analyses, create clear visual outputs, and use key bioinformatics tools, applications, and repositories relevant to the

This module explores the cellular, molecular and systemic pathological processes that underpin major human diseases, examining their development, clinical manifestations, complications, diagnosis and treatment. Students will also gain an understanding of key biochemical techniques used in clinical research and diagnostic practice, building a strong foundation in the methods that support modern disease investigation.

This module provides a broad understanding of immunological mechanisms in both health and disease, covering innate and adaptive immunity, immune dysregulation, and the principles behind training the immune system through vaccination. It also examines medically important pathogens and infectious diseases, exploring their epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical presentation, treatment, vaccination strategies and wider public health significance.

To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of molecular biology, focusing on the central dogma, cell signaling, cell division, cell migration and components of the cell. Also, to provide an understanding of cellular, molecular, genetic and modelling principles of embryonal development and whole organism biology, tissue homeostasis, as well as the potential of stem cells for healthcare applications.

To explore how blood and blood-forming organs function in health and disease, and to identify blood group antigens and antibodies to ensure the safe supply of blood and blood components.

To provide students with a deeper understanding of the causes and pathobiology of common diseases, including genetic and environmental/lifestyle risk factors. To develop awareness of different types of, screenings for disease diagnosis, as well as treatments and related aspects of personalized medicine.

To develop advanced understanding of immune system mechanisms and drug actions in the body, applying immunological and pharmacological principles to key biological and clinical processes while critically evaluating drug development, safety, and therapeutic interventions.

To enable students to complete an enquiry-based independent project involving the analysis and critical evaluation of research data. FYP topics reflect staff expertise and span a wide range of non-laboratory and laboratory projects that develop critical thinking, synthesis, reflection and evaluation. Students will produce a project dissertation that clearly communicates their outcomes and present their findings verbally to a mixed audience using appropriate presentation tools.

To develop understanding of biomedical studies using human data at population level. Additional skills would include critical thinking about study design and dealing with different biases that could impact epidemiological inferences.

To develop the students' knowledge and understanding of the molecular mechanisms linking cellular dysfunctions to specific diseases. Understanding the cutting-edge methodologies used to investigate subcellular organisation and function.

This module introduces students to post-genomic approaches to medicine. It covers genomic organisation through genomic, molecular and cell biology methods, alongside gene-transfer and DNA/RNA sequencing technologies. Students also examine the safety and side effects of gene transfer, and learn the basics of intellectual property and how new technologies are protected and commercialised.

To give students an understanding of selected specialist areas in biochemistry and endocrine disease processes at a biochemical and molecular level.

To provide a comprehensive understanding of cellular and molecular basis of microbial pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions.