BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

This module focuses on the skills needed to study a biological, pharmaceutical or chemistry degree, for example testing by experiment and evaluating the results, key laboratory techniques and safe practice in the lab. You will also develop transferable skills like time management, effective essay writing, locating sources of information and presentation and communication skills.

This module provides an introduction to the core areas of physical, inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry. It is designed to give you a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding across these disciplines and will prepare you to study science subjects such as biosciences and pharmaceutical sciences at undergraduate level.

This module introduces the mathematical, statistical and data handling skills that you need for undergraduate study in biological and chemical sciences, and pharmacy. You will explore key principles and methods and carry out analysis on a range of information, helping you develop skills in problem-solving, analysis and evaluation within defined criteria.

This module introduces the principles of the scientific method and a variety of study and communication skills that you'll need during your degree. You'll develop mathematical and statistical skills and learn to apply them in the context of bioscientific data presentation and interpretation.

Genetics is fundamental to understanding life sciences. In this module you will gain an understanding of how information is stored and inherited in living organisms. You will consider genetics from the perspectives of DNA structure, gene expression, genome replication, heredity, genes in populations and evolution. You'll also be introduced to DNA-based laboratory techniques.

This module will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of biochemistry and pharmacology, as well as the principle techniques used in biochemical analysis. You will learn about biochemical compounds and the structure and function of the macromolecules that are created from them. The structure and function of enzymes will be covered, along with the principle metabolic pathways. You'll also explore the theory and practical use of the most commonly used biochemical techniques.

This module will introduce you to human physiology. You will explore anatomical structure, function, the principle of homeostasis and neurological and hormonal control of the human body, its component parts and major systems, with appropriate examples of disease pathophysiology.

This module will introduce to microorganisms and the components of the immune system. You will also learn about the main laboratory techniques used to grow and identify microorganisms and to detect and identify components of the immune system. Programmes which screen healthy people for disease will also be investigated.

This module introduces biomedical science as a profession. You will explore areas of blood sciences which include haematology, coagulation, blood transfusion and clinical biochemistry. Working through and interpreting case studies will enable you to develop essential biomedical science knowledge and skills.

This module will give you a detailed knowledge and understanding of the key concepts in immunology and microbiology. There will be a strong emphasis on laboratory investigation and the techniques used to detect components of the immune system and identify microorganisms. You will investigate the diversity, distribution and biology of microorganisms and their effects on host organisms as well as the components of the immune system and the normal immune response.

This module aims to deepen your knowledge of clinical biochemistry, haematology, haemostasis and blood transfusion. It features topics including endocrinology, haematinics, coagulation and blood transfusion medicine, equipping you to distinguish disorders in these systems through laboratory techniques and lectures. You will study investigative techniques and skills in differential diagnosis to prepare you for the next academic level.

This module introduces you to the molecular basis of clinical phenotypes and explores how this knowledge informs methods of detecting, screening and predicting clinical outcomes. The content will cover areas including DNA mutation, inheritance patterns and pharmacogenomics, and you will gain an insight into how the consideration of ethics and risk plays a part in clinical genetics.

This module will deepen the knowledge and understanding of physiology you gained in Introduction to Human Physiology. You will learn how physiological systems integrate in practical applications, with examples such as body fluid balance (digestive and renal systems), exercise physiology (cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal) and temperature regulation (integumentary and cardiovascular). The module will provide you with the depth of knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and phys

The emphasis in this module is on human biochemistry, pharmacology, metabolism and cell signalling in both normal and disease or dysfunctional states; the interrelationships and regulation of different metabolic pathways within these processes; intermediate pharmacology, including drug mechanisms of action, dose response and adverse reactions, covering pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; endocrinology; intracellular signalling cascades and mechanisms of cell death; and cell cycle control and

This module will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required to improve your graduate career opportunities. You'll grow your understanding of the role of experimental design in the data collection stage of a laboratory investigation and enhance your skills in the analysis of such data. You will also gain investigative, reflective, communication, self-presentation and digital literacy skills relevant to career planning and development.

Building on the Fundamentals in Blood Sciences module, this aims to further develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills in applying the results of clinical laboratory tests to detect and distinguish between a variety of acquired and inherited disorders. You will cover specific areas of blood science, including routine and specialist clinical biochemistry investigations; disorders of haemostasis; transfusion medicine and clinical governance; and lymphoid and myeloid dysplasia.

This Cellular Pathology module will give you an understanding of the major pathological changes in diseases at the molecular and cellular level, and the principles and application of related diagnostic techniques. It will provide a research evidence-based knowledge of selected pathological conditions by exploring examples of disease processes. Areas covered include inflammation, loss of cell cycle control, infertility and IVF, and molecular diagnostic techniques.

In this module you will demonstrate core research skills in an independent and original scientific investigation by undertaking a data-generating project. You will learn about literature searching and retrieval; approaches to reviewing a topic for investigation; identifying research problems; designing a scientific investigation; ethical issues; working safely in the laboratory; methods of data analysis; and how to present project reports. At the end, you will submit a final project report and p

In this module you will investigate the pathology and epidemiology of infectious and immunological diseases and how they can be diagnosed clinically and in the laboratory. You will also explore the means available to limit the spread of infections in global environments (epidemics and pandemics) and local environments (hospital outbreaks, individuals), including vaccines, antimicrobials and vector control, as well as the interactions between microorganisms and the immune system in the origin and

In this module you will explore contemporary issues in bioscience research, develop your understanding of key research priorities and learn to critically evaluate key literature within the field. Staff will give lectures on their areas of research specialisation which might include clinical genetics, microbiology and musculoskeletal physiology, biomedical device application and the biology of ageing.