BSc (Hons) Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Top-up Degree (validated by the Open University) Bolster your biomedical science knowledge with this employer-focused top-up degree. Written in collaboration with industry employers, it prepares you for a range of scientific roles, building on your understanding of genetic engineering and analytical laboratory processes. Course Code: CF15
About the course
Full-time: 1 year
This course combines academic skills with practical application,
Location: University Centre Leeds
developing your laboratory skills through practical work. The modules have been designed with employability in mind, and explore all elements of recombinant technology, novel pharmaceutical agents and more. You will study gene manipulation, therapy and genetic engineering, and apply techniques from analytical chemistry to model the
WHAT’S NEXT?
ways new drugs and treatments are developed. You will also
You could progress on to a
work on a project of your own choosing, planning experiments,
Masters degree (such as the
and collecting and analysing data to produce your thesis.
MSc Biosciences degree here
You will gain valuable experience in scientific writing and
at University Centre Leeds) or relevant employment. JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE: • Biomedical Scientist • Research Associate • Healthcare Scientist • Microbiologist • Clinical Trials-related roles
working within a laboratory, both independently and as part of a team, preparing you for your future career. Modules may include: • Undergraduate Research Project • Research Skills • Recombinant Technology and Next Generation Analysis Optional modules (one required) • Microbial Pathology • Genetic Mechanisms of Disease • Pharmaceutical Analysis and Toxicology • Drug Synthesis
Apply for this course through UCAS using institution code L21.
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University Centre Leeds Prospectus 2022
To see a module overview, head to our website: ucleeds.ac.uk
