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In this module, you'll build the practical laboratory expertise and professional skills needed in contemporary biomedical science. You'll explore advanced techniques including polymerase chain reaction (PCR), protein analysis, cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy and histopathology, developing your understanding of how they are used in research and diagnostic settings.

Alongside laboratory work, you'll examine quality assurance, health and safety, professional ethics and the regulatory standards that underpin reliable biomedical practice. You'll also consider the role of point-of-care testing, laboratory automation and artificial intelligence in modern diagnostic services.

Through practical sessions, scientific communication activities and reflective work, you'll develop your confidence in interpreting results, solving problems and working with others. You'll document your learning in a laboratory portfolio and explore how technical expertise, leadership and continuing professional development support progression in biomedical science.

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In this module, you'll explore how infectious diseases develop, spread and affect the human body, and how the immune system responds to infection. You'll examine bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic diseases, alongside the growing challenges of antimicrobial resistance and emerging infections.

Through lectures, practical activities and clinical case studies, you'll investigate host–pathogen interactions and learn how microbiological, molecular and immunological techniques support diagnosis and treatment. You'll also evaluate vaccination, immunotherapy, infection prevention and the role of public health in controlling disease.

You'll develop the skills to interpret laboratory findings, assess diagnostic tests and apply scientific evidence to clinical scenarios. This includes exploring point-of-care testing and digital tools used in infectious disease diagnosis, helping you build knowledge relevant to biomedical laboratories, healthcare and research.

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In this module, you'll discover how changes at a molecular and cellular level can lead to disease, and how this knowledge informs modern diagnosis and treatment. You'll explore gene expression, epigenetics, cell signalling and genome stability, examining their roles in conditions such as cancer, inherited disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

Through clinical case studies, seminars and computer-based workshops, you'll investigate molecular diagnostics, histopathology and emerging approaches to personalised medicine. You'll also develop skills in bioinformatics and the analysis of complex biomedical data, including information generated by high-throughput technologies.

By interpreting research and clinical datasets, you'll learn to connect laboratory findings with disease mechanisms and healthcare decisions. The module will strengthen your analytical skills and your understanding of how molecular and cellular technologies are applied in biomedical science and research.

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In this module, you'll develop the research skills needed to investigate questions in biomedical science and evaluate scientific evidence with confidence. You'll explore research design, quantitative and qualitative methods, statistical analysis and ethical practice, learning how to choose approaches that suit different research questions.

Through lectures, computer-based activities and practical exercises, you'll work with data, use statistical software and practise presenting findings clearly. You'll also learn how to assess the quality of published research, manage data responsibly and consider risk and research governance.

Biomedical science-focused sessions will introduce applications such as bioinformatics, the use of artificial intelligence in genomics and the evaluation of point-of-care diagnostic tests. By the end of the module, you'll be better equipped to plan research, interpret results and communicate evidence, preparing you for your independent research project.

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In this module, you'll put your knowledge and research skills into practice through an individual project in biomedical science. You'll investigate a topic in depth, working with academic supervision to develop your research question, select appropriate methods and analyse your findings.

Your project may involve laboratory work, bioinformatics, other forms of data collection or an in-depth systematic review, depending on the project available. Throughout the process, you'll consider research ethics, health and safety, data handling and the scientific evidence relevant to your chosen topic.

You'll develop your ability to work independently, solve problems and communicate complex scientific information. To share your findings, you'll prepare a scientific report in the style of a journal article and present a conference-style poster, gaining experience of explaining and defending your research to a professional audience.