Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)

Why choose this course?<br/>Our course has been designed to provide a rich and dynamic student experience, achieved through a partnership between Wrexham Glyndwr University and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The programme is ideally suited to those seeking to study & practice within the biomedical sciences and healthcare sector.<br/><br/>This course:<br/><br/><br/>- includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study by building on your fundamental science knowledge and academic study skills.<br/><br/><br/>- has been carefully aligned with the requirements of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the Professional Body that accredits the course.<br/><br/><br/>- offers a flexible programme with named routes to cater for the learning and personal/professional development needs of students wishing to work within a biomedical, clinical and healthcare perspective.<br/><br/><br/>- is taught by a highly experienced team of Biomedical Scientists, clinicians, clinical scientists, academics, and other healthcare professionals with a range of subject and research expertise.<br/><br/><br/>- allows students to develop their research skills, explore specialist areas, and complete an independent research project.<br/><br/><br/>Students will:<br/><br/><br/>- develop knowledge, while analytical skills will be improved by undertaking laboratory-based investigations employing biomedical methodology.<br/><br/><br/>- undertake a five-week block of laboratory-based work at BCUHB, engaging with researchers and Biomedical Scientists. Additionally, some research projects in both the second and final year of the course may be conducted at the BCUHB.<br/><br/><br/>- after graduating from this course, be thoroughly grounded in ethical and reflective practice, and have a sound subject-specific and research knowledge base. <br/><br/><br/>Key course features:<br/>- Includes an optional foundation year to prepare you for further years of study by building on your fundamental science knowledge and academic study skills<br/><br/><br/>- Delivered in conjunction with BCUHB to ensure an authentic and contemporary education within real biomedical settings, embedded throughout the programme.<br/><br/><br/>- Access highly specialised facilities and equipment based both within the university and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.<br/><br/><br/>- Inclusive and supportive teaching with tutorial support available through the medium of Welsh<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited with the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) <br/>