Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences 106, 107

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.

About the courseCourse Code: CF15 Full-time: 1 year Location: University Centre Leeds

WHAT’S NEXT? You could progress on to a Masters degree (such as the MSc Biosciences degree here at University Centre Leeds) or relevant employment.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Biomedical Scientist • Research Associate • Healthcare Scientist • Microbiologist • Clinical Trials-related roles This course combines academic skills with practical application, 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 ways new drugs and treatments are developed. You will also work on a project of your own choosing, planning experiments, and collecting and analysing data to produce your thesis. You will gain valuable experience in scientific writing and 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.