Course Overview - Biomedical Science
Why choose this course?
Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree is relevant and employer ready, utilising a partnership between Wrexham Glyndwr University and the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).
This course:
- Is taught by academics across the university, biomedical scientists and other health professionals with a range of subject and research expertise.
- Includes modules led and delivered by current Biomedical Science practitioners.
- Has access to brand new laboratories on the Plas Coch campus.
Why choose this course?<br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree is relevant and employer ready, utilising a partnership between Wrexham Glyndwr University and the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).<br/><br/>This course:<br/><br/><br/>- Is taught by academics across the university, biomedical scientists and other health professionals with a range of subject and research expertise.<br/><br/><br/>- Includes modules led and delivered by current Biomedical Science practitioners.<br/><br/><br/>- Has access to brand new laboratories on the Plas Coch campus.<br/><br/><br/>- Has an option for undertaking work within North Wales clinical laboratories.<br/><br/><br/>- Allows you to develop independent research projects, that can be conducted within clinical laboratories.<br/><br/><br/>- Utilises local research laboratories, housing state-of-the-art equipment, such as flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and molecular analysers.<br/><br/><br/>- Follows our Active Learning Framework (ALF), which embraces the importance of flexibility, accessibility and building a sense of community.<br/><br/><br/>- Will enable you to develop a thorough grounding in ethical and reflective practice, with sound subject specific and research knowledge base.<br/><br/><br/>- Enhances your analytical skills with laboratory-based investigations employing biomedical methodology.<br/><br/><br/>Key course features:<br/>- Our Biomedical Science degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS).<br/><br/><br/>- Developed in conjunction with the local University Health Board to ensure an authentic and contemporary education within real biomedical settings, embedded throughout the programme.<br/><br/><br/>- Has access to new, highly specialised facilities based within the university, local research centres and clinical laboratories.<br/><br/><br/>- The curriculum and assessment are reviewed regularly through liaison meetings with local employers and NHS laboratories to ensure students are equipped with the latest thinking in the Biomedical Science field.<br/><br/><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/>- Inclusive and supportive teaching with tutorial support available through the medium of Welsh. <br/>