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BSc Medical Biosciences with Dr. Ana P. Costa-Periera

Biomedical sciences

Finding solutions to human healthcare problems through the diagnosis and treatment of diseases

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Biomedical scientists develop and improve knowledge, technologies and interventions to benefit healthcare

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  • Underpinning modern medicine Biomedical science is behind many of the therapies and treatments we have today
  • Be the solution Treatments for diseases, antibiotic resistance and viruses are just some of the ways biomedical scientists make an impact
  • Global top 10 Life Sciences and Medicine QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022

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Learn from and alongside faculty at the forefront of taking biomedical breakthroughs and translating them into clinical settings

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Immerse yourself in an environment of discovery and innovation

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Our biomedical sciences courses cover a wide range of biomedical specialisms across undergraduate and postgraduate study

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Learn how to improve human healthcare through the application of technology.

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Medical Biosciences

Assess the critical challenges facing human health and develop your management potential.

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Medical Biosciences with Management

Assess the critical challenges facing human health and develop your management potential.

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Molecular Bioengineering

Explore engineering, biology and chemistry to understand how vital molecular level interactions can benefit human health

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Applied Genomics

Learn how big data and experimental research can be harnessed to revolutionise biological sciences and biomedicine.

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Biomedical Engineering (Biomaterials)

Explore the use of advanced biomaterials in medical and surgical environments.

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Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics and Mechanobiology)

Focus on bioengineering problems related to systems to understand how mechanical forces impact biological function.

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Explore methods, techniques and applications for the monitoring and imaging of biological systems.

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Biomedical Research (Anaesthetics, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care)

Explore the principles of molecular mechanisms and study advanced physiology and pharmacology of anaesthetics, pain medicine and intensive care.

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Biomedical Research (Data Science)

Interdisciplinary training in 'big data' analysis, building skills towards a career in biomedical research.

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Biomedical Research (Epidemiology, Evolution and Control of Infectious Diseases)

Specialise in biomedical research within the field of epidemiology, evolution and the control of infectious diseases.

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Biomedical Research (General Biomedical Research)

Prepare for a career in biomedical research and discover advanced practical techniques used in experimental and human biomedical sciences.

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Biomedical Research (Microbiome in Health and Disease)

Develop your biomedical research expertise and explore multidisciplinary approaches to understanding the gut microbiome.

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Biomedical Research (Molecular Basis of Human Disease)

Train for a career in biomedical research and specialise in molecular mechanisms and structural biology.

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Biomedical Research (Respiratory and Cardiovascular Science)

Gain fundamental skills towards a career in biomedical research and build your knowledge of the basic physiology of cardiac function.

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Cancer Biology

Explore advanced technology and approaches used in cancer biology and undertake training towards a research career.

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Cancer Informatics

Receive world-class training in research at the interface of computational and clinical translational science.

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Engineering for Biomedicine

Learn how to tackle modern healthcare challenges with bioengineering technology.

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Experimental Neuroscience

Receive broad research training in neuroscience to prepare for further PhD study or a career in clinical service.

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Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells – Novel Therapies

Receive a state-of-the-art education in next-generation therapies and build your expertise in translational research

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Genomic Medicine

Acquire the knowledge and skills to be able to interpret and understand genomic data across a range of settings.

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Human Molecular Genetics

Train in the theory and application of human genetics to prepare for a research career.

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Immunology

Gain the knowledge, creativity and critical thinking skills to prepare for a career as a researcher in immunology.

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Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences

Deepen your understanding of the methodologies used in research involving large data sets.

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Medical Device Design and Entrepreneurship

Develop research and analytical skills towards a career in bioengineering or for further PHD study.

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Molecular Biology and Pathology of Viruses

Analyse the nature of viruses as cellular parasites and their importance in human, animal and plant diseases.

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Molecular Medicine

Receive theoretical and practical training using state-of-the-art techniques in molecular and cellular biology as applied to medicine.

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Neurotechnology

Develop your expertise for a career at the interface between neuroscience and engineering.

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Reproductive and Developmental Biology

Develop your skills for a scientific or clinical career in reproductive and developmental biology.

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Statistics (Biostatistics)

Develop your appreciation of statistical theory and methods and its relevance to biology and medicine.

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Receive the advanced training required to understand neurological disorders and develop better treatments.

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