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Discover a scientific breakthrough with our selection of science programmes. Whether you plan to become a laboratory technician or use specialised scientific skills in another environment, our courses equip you with the practical skills, knowledge and experience needed to succeed.
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Start your own journey of discovery with this foundation year. Offering detailed knowledge based on specialist biology and chemistry, you will develop a multidisciplinary understanding of human life, health and disease, preparing you for a career in a range of industries. Enhance your scientific knowledge and academic skills required for progression.
UCAS Course Code: CF12 Full-time: 3 year Location: University Centre
WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include the full foundation programme to achieve a foundation degree followed by a top-up degree or relevant employment.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE • Biomedical scientist • Physician associate (further study required) • Research scientist (further study required) • Pharmacy technician • Microbiologist • Toxicologist
HOW TO APPLY
ABOUT THE COURSE If you love logical subjects such as biotechnical and pharmaceutical sciences but are uncertain of your specialism, this course is perfect for you. This programme integrates knowledge across pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, biomaterials, and medicinal and organic chemistry. Explore multiple disciplines then find your focus Our foundation year works for those who may not meet the entry requirements for the foundation degree. As you progress through your foundation year, you’ll enhance your confidence with scientific practice and knowledge by studying biology and chemistry modules in addition to mathematics and academic skills. Once you complete your foundation year, you will be eligible to progress on to the Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences Foundation Degree programme, where you will study specialist modules and upon completion, can progress to a relevant top-up degree.
MODULES MAY INCLUDE Foundation year • Fundamentals of Biology • Further Biology • Fundamentals of Chemistry • Further Chemistry • Foundation Mathematics • Academic Skills Year 1 & 2 • See page 127
If you’re seeking a career in science, this course is for you. Featuring both biotechnical and pharmaceutical sciences this course allows you to explore multiple disciplines of science. Study specialities such as pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, biomaterials, and medicinal and organic chemistry, then find your future focus.
UCAS Course Code: CF13 Full-time: 2 years Location: University Centre
WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include a top-up degree or relevant employment.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE • Biomedical scientist • Science academic • Product manufacturer • Pharmacy technician • Science teacher (further qualifications required)
HOW TO APPLY
ABOUT THE COURSE Are you ready to discover the next steps of your career? Work with microbes, synthesise molecules, and discover something new, as you learn and study in our cutting-edge laboratories. Our programme combines chemical and biological sciences allowing you to experience a range of scientific specialities. You will develop laboratory skills, learn to design and perform practical work, and analyse data. This programme will strengthen your academic and transferable skills prized by employers. Specialist modules will offer opportunities to break into the science sector or pursue a career that values logic and analysis. We place a strong emphasis on practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge supported by experience in our cutting-edge laboratories. This practical experience gives you the chance to apply your knowledge in a real-world environment.
MODULES MAY INCLUDE Year 1 • Integrated Biomolecular Science • Physiology and Pathology • Physical, Inorganic and
Organic Chemistry • Organic Chemistry • Biochemical Processes • Mathematics • Integrated Practical Skills • Personal and Professional
Development Year 2 • Biomaterials and Solid
State Chemistry • Genetics • Immunology • Medicinal Chemistry • Microbiology and Biotechnology • Pharmacology and Therapeutics • Scientific Investigation • Work-related Learning
Bolster your biomedical science knowledge with our employer-focused Biomedical Sciences (Biotechnical) BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree. Written with industry employers, this programme prepares you for working in a range of scientific roles. Building on your existing knowledge, you will gain an understanding of genetic engineering and analytical laboratory processes.
UCAS Course Code: CF15 Full-time: 1 year Location: University Centre
WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include a masters degree or other postgraduate qualifications or relevant employment.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE • Biomedical scientist • Physician associate (after further study) • Science teacher (further qualifications required) • Clinical trials related roles • Clinical healthcare roles • Healthcare scientist • Microbiologist ABOUT THE COURSE Develop your laboratory skills as you perform practical work using specialist science equipment. You will work on a project of your own choosing, designing experiments, collecting and analysing data to produce your thesis. The modules across this programme have been selected based on consultations with industry employers. Explore recombinant technology, novel pharmaceutical agents and more. You will study the practice of gene manipulation, gain understanding of gene therapy, and genetic engineering. You will also apply techniques from analytical chemistry to model the ways in which new drugs and medical treatments are developed. This course offers academic excellence with practical application. You will gain experience in scientific writing and working within a laboratory both independently and as part of a team. You’ll also develop a research project that will support a dissertation.
MODULES MAY INCLUDE • Recombinant Technology • Targets for Novel Pharmaceutical Agents • Quality Control and Further Analytical Methods • Research Methods • Dissertation
HOW TO APPLY
Do you crave a career with chemistry? Our Biomedical Sciences (Chemical and Pharmaceutical) Top-up Degree is written in consultation with industry employers allowing you to develop essential skills. Building on your existing knowledge, you will develop an understanding of organic synthesis and analytical processes in the laboratory.
UCAS Course Code: CF16 Full-time: 1 year Location: University Centre
WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include a masters degree or other postgraduate qualification or relevant employment.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE • Biomedical scientist • Physician associate (after further study) • Research scientist (medical) • Science teacher (further qualifications required) • Forensic scientist • Medicinal chemist • Toxicologist ABOUT THE COURSE Turn something old into something new by developing ground breaking pharmaceuticals. In this challenging yet rewarding programme, you’ll learn about the manufacture of drugs, materials, and medicinal products and how industrial large scale synthesis operates. Our extensive lab work and expert-led lectures will prepare you for a career in science. In our carefully curated selection of modules you will develop a detailed understanding about analytical chemistry, and how new drugs and medical treatments are developed. You’ll investigate in the laboratory exploring, purifying and synthesising products, converting raw material into pharmaceuticals, animal health products, pesticides and new materials. This course merges academia with practical application. In this programme, you will gain experience in scientific writing and working within laboratory teams. You’ll also develop a research project that will support an academic undergraduate dissertation.
MODULES MAY INCLUDE • Organic Synthetic Strategies and Modelling • Recombinant Technology • Quality Control and Further Analytical Methods • Research Methods • Dissertation
HOW TO APPLY
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ARZOO FD BIOMEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Master biosciences as you take your biomedical knowledge to the top level. Our new Biosciences Masters Degree will allow you to further your academic knowledge as you explore a range of complex bioscience-focused subjects. You will also have the opportunity to explore an area of interest by choosing optional modules and formulating a dissertation.
Full-time: 12 months Part-time: 24 months Location: University Centre
WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include relevant employment.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE • Quality control roles • Compliant roles • Regulatory body roles • Clinical research roles • Laboratory roles • Science team manager • Team manager
HOW TO APPLY
ABOUT THE COURSE As a masters degree, this course is largely research and academiadriven allowing you to develop your knowledge beyond undergraduate study as you master the subject of biosciences. You will learn how to apply biomedical techniques in the laboratory while exploring cellular pathology (the study of disease in organs, tissues and cells). Other core areas that you will study include advanced pharmacology and toxicology as well as bioinformatics and data analysis. You will prepare for your own investigation-led research projects by sharpening your research and academic skills before producing a scientific dissertation based on your personal area of interest. Our optional modules allow you to shape your studies around your career aspirations and specialism. Choose from topics such as advanced analytical science and diagnostic techniques as you tailor your learning.
MODULES MAY INCLUDE • Applied Biomedical Techniques • Cellular Pathology • Bioinformatics and Data Analysis • Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology • Preparation for Research • Dissertation Optional modules include: • Advanced Analytical Science • Diagnostic Techniques
If you love the laboratory environment, look no further than a career as a laboratory scientist apprentice. Gain a qualification, knowledge and practical work experience as you rise up through the ranks. You will support other laboratory scientists with a variety of scientific tasks developing your transferable skills and technical knowledge.
LENGTH Full-time: Approx 5 years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Candidates should have five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, maths and a relevant science subject. Candidates may also hold Level 3 qualifications providing the appropriate number of UCAS points for entry to a Level 6 programme. Other relevant experience may also be considered as an alternative.
You can complete this apprenticeship while studying the Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences Fd, Biomedical Sciences (Biotechnical Sciences) BSc (Hons) or Biomedical Sciences (Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences) BSc (Hons). ABOUT THIS APPRENTICESHIP This apprenticeship is recognised by the relevant professional bodies at Registered Scientist (RSci) level. For this, there is a requirement that the scientist will participate in continuing professional development upon completion of this apprenticeship. To do this you will strengthen your technical skills and experience in preparation for progression. As you progress through this apprenticeship you will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work in a range of organisations including chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnical and nuclear. Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you may progress to roles such as analytical chemist, molecular biologist, biotechnologist or medicinal chemist. By the end of this apprenticeship your areas of expertise will include: • Data analysis that can be applied to scientific organisations offering analysis services • Analysing, interpreting and evaluating scientific data using this to make predictions, identify correlations and support or combat hypotheses • Supporting the appraisal of scientific experimentation with numerical and statistical data • Identifying and using industry standard approaches to problem solve • Working safely and ethically to meet companies’ highly regulated conditions
HOW TO APPLY
Break into the science sector and boost your biology knowledge and skills with this exciting apprenticeship, Studying the Level 4 Biomedical Sciences Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) as part of this Laboratory Technician Advanced Apprenticeship, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a laboratory technician.
LENGTH Full-time: Approx 2 years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Candidates should have five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, maths and a science subject. Candidates may also hold Level 3 qualifications. Other relevant experience may also be considered as an alternative.
Following the completion of the CertHE and Laboratory Technician Advanced Apprenticeship, progression may include a related higher level or degree apprenticeship, the Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) degree or relevant employment. ABOUT THIS APPRENTICESHIP Acquire specialist science knowledge and put this into practice within a cutting-edge laboratory environment. Through studying this apprenticeship, you will broaden your understanding of all aspects of clinical trials and learning practices preparing you for a successful career as a laboratory technician. Learn how to conduct specialist tests within the lab while strengthening your knowledge of the practical application of laboratory techniques. You will sharpen your skills as a data logger and will prepare and record a variety of formulations for toxicology studies. Explore microscopy, toxicology and biology as you develop professionally. By the end of this apprenticeship your areas of expertise will include: • Conducting routine and one-off laboratory testing • Performing a range of laboratory techniques • Working safely in the laboratory following appropriate health and safety, environment and risk management systems • Stocking and resourcing the laboratory • Maintaining accurate written records of lab work to be carried out • Following procedures to meet quality standards • Recognising, cutting, staining and microscopy of tissue • Associated tissue data management • Preparing and recording formulations for toxicology studies in-line with employer requirements
HOW TO APPLY
Acquire a respected master’s degree while developing the practical and research skills needed to succeed as a research scientist with our Level 7 apprenticeship. Further your academic knowledge and explore a range of scientific subjects. This course can be studied as an apprenticeship or can be studied solely as the Biosciences Master’s Degree. to apply biomedical techniques in the laboratory while sharpening your academic research skills to reach the high-calibre of knowledge and • Bioinformatics
LENGTH Full-time: Approx 1 year Part-time: Approx 2 years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Candidates should have five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, maths and a science subject. Candidates should also hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Other relevant experience may also be considered as an alternative.
You may progress to relevant employment such as becoming a research scientist following completion of this ABOUT THIS APPRENTICESHIP Develop a complex understanding of the disease in organs, tissues and cells as you explore cellular pathology. In addition, you will learn how skills demanded by research scientist roles. You will study bioinformatics and data analysis and will prepare for your own investigation-led research dissertation. In addition, you will shape your studies and experience by choosing optional modules such as advanced analytical science and diagnostic techniques. By the end of this apprenticeship your areas of expertise will include: • Applied biomedical techniques • Cellular pathology
apprenticeship. • Data analysis • Researching for scientific purposes • Diagnostic techniques or analytical science
