MSci (Hons) Biomedical Science Integrated Master's degree at the University of Brighton

Develop skills essential for professional bioscientists, including effective communication of scientific thought. Develop mathematical and statistical skills for bioscientific data handling, interpretation and reporting.

Understand how information is stored and inherited in living organisms. Consider genetics from perspectives of DNA structure, gene expression, genome replication, heredity, genes in populations and evolution. Introduction to DNA-based laboratory techniques.

Introduce fundamental concepts of biochemistry and pharmacology, and principle techniques used in biochemical analysis. Learn about biochemical compounds and structure and function of macromolecules. Cover structure and function of enzymes and principle metabolic pathways. Explore theory and practical use of commonly used biochemical techniques.

Introduce human physiology. 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.

Introduce microorganisms and the components of the immune system. Learn about main laboratory techniques used to grow and identify microorganisms and to detect and identify components of the immune system. Investigate programmes which screen healthy people for disease.

Introduce biomedical science as a profession. Explore areas of blood sciences including haematology, coagulation, blood transfusion and clinical biochemistry. Work through and interpret case studies to develop essential biomedical science knowledge and skills.

Deepen knowledge of clinical biochemistry, haematology, haemostasis and blood transfusion. Cover topics including endocrinology, haematinics, coagulation and blood transfusion medicine. Study investigative techniques and skills in differential diagnosis.

Develop skills and knowledge required to improve graduate career opportunities. Grow understanding of the role of experimental design in data collection. Enhance skills in analysis of data. Gain investigative, reflective, communication, self-presentation and digital literacy skills relevant to career planning and development.

Give detailed knowledge and understanding of key concepts in immunology and microbiology. Strong emphasis on laboratory investigation and techniques used to detect components of the immune system and identify microorganisms. Investigate diversity, distribution and biology of microorganisms and effects on host organisms and components of the immune system and normal immune response.

Introduce the molecular basis of clinical phenotypes and explore how this knowledge informs methods of detecting, screening and predicting clinical outcomes. Cover DNA mutation, inheritance patterns and pharmacogenomics. Gain insight into how consideration of ethics and risk plays a part in clinical genetics.

Deepen knowledge and understanding of physiology gained in Introduction to Human Physiology. Learn how physiological systems integrate in practical applications, with examples such as body fluid balance, exercise physiology and temperature regulation. Provide depth of knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology to support detailed studies in clinical laboratory specialities.

Emphasis on human biochemistry, pharmacology, metabolism and cell signalling in normal and disease or dysfunctional states. Cover interrelationships and regulation of different metabolic pathways. Include intermediate pharmacology, drug mechanisms of action, dose response and adverse reactions, covering pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Cover endocrinology, intracellular signalling cascades, mechanisms of cell death, cell cycle control and cancer.

Give understanding of major pathological changes in diseases at molecular and cellular level, and principles and application of related diagnostic techniques. Provide research evidence-based knowledge of selected pathological conditions. Cover inflammation, loss of cell cycle control, infertility and IVF, and molecular diagnostic techniques.

Further develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in applying results of clinical laboratory tests to detect and distinguish between variety of acquired and inherited disorders. 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.

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

Investigate pathology and epidemiology of infectious and immunological diseases and how they can be diagnosed clinically and in the laboratory. Explore means available to limit spread of infections in global and local environments, including vaccines, antimicrobials and vector control, and interactions between microorganisms and immune system in origin and development of infectious diseases.

Demonstrate core research skills in an independent and original scientific investigation by undertaking a data-generating project. Learn about literature searching and retrieval, approaches to reviewing a topic for investigation, identifying research problems, designing scientific investigation, ethical issues, working safely in the laboratory, methods of data analysis, and how to present project reports. Submit final project report and present a summary of the project in poster form.

Develop skills required to prepare for a career in research. Relate to the academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice that is relevant. Advanced project provides opportunity to propose, plan, execute and present an original piece of ecology, biology or biomedical sciences research in the form of a 12,000-word dissertation.

Give critical understanding of innovative developments in biosciences and enable study of a topic of current bioscience research in depth. Delivered via series of presentations by university staff, external speakers and students, and includes seminars where you will take a leading role in facilitating and discussing material. Evidence literature research with a portfolio of annotated research articles.

Introduce the field of regenerative medicine, medical implants and diagnostics. Cover conventional medical implants and devices and personalised regenerative medicine approaches in cell-based therapy, gene therapy and tissue engineering. Explore factors influencing biocompatibility of materials in relation to specific clinical applications and expanded to conventional implants, cell carriers and nanobiomaterials as vectors/carriers for genes and drugs.

Provide overview of the structure and physiology of biological membranes linked with current research and theory and develop understanding of the role biological membranes play in health and disease. Study experimental techniques used to analyse biological membranes. Address how many healthcare issues like obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer are associated with altered lipid composition.

Cover theory, practice and application of omics at genomic, proteomic and metabolomic level. Learn about types of omics currently on the market and use of omics technologies in basic research, medicine and pharmaceutical sciences for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of diseases. Gain hands-on experience with genomics and proteomics datasets and present a poster discussing recent advances in omics.

Provide overview of signalling mechanisms and how they may be altered through pharmacological intervention, ageing and disease.