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BSc Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences

BSc Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences

Undergraduate (Level 8 NFQ , Credits 240 )
This course will appeal to those with a keen interest in science and in how research and technology can impact on human health. You’ll learn how scientifically driven investigations can advance our knowledge of disease prevention, detection and treatment. The programme will immerse you in modern medical and biological sciences, and focus on the application of scientific developments. The flexible, modular structure of this degree allows you to specialise in the areas of investigative biomedical science that interest you, particularly in the later stages of the degree.
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First Year
You will not only take modules in:

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics
    but you will also start to learn about translational research and the influence of science and medicine on society.

    Second & Third Year
    You will continue with modules in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Physiology. You will also now start to integrate modules focusing on specific diseases and disease processes, in order to learn more about the development of new, more effective means of diagnosing, treating and preventing illness.

    Supporting modules include:
  • Biostatistics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Drug and Biomarker Discovery
  • Research Approaches and Methods
     

Fourth Year

You’ll build skills in biomedical research through interactions and research rotations with international researchers in a range of disease areas. These are undertaken within the School of Medicine and its affiliated teaching hospitals. The degree will develop your fundamental knowledge in the translation of scientific discovery into clinical utilisation. 

You will have the opportunity to be involved in peer-reviewed abstracts and publications and to present at national and international meetings.

You will experience an innovative mix of learning methods including lectures, small group tutorials, research projects and laboratory-based learning.

Assessment methods include end-of-semester exams, continuous assessment, report writing and oral presentations.

Typically, graduates will follow scientific careers in biomedical research, undertaking MSc and PhD higher degrees. They also have a high success rate for entry to Graduate Entry to Medicine programmes and pursue opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, as well as other areas allied to health.