Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) - 2022/3
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Biosciences |
| DipHE | Biosciences |
| CertHE | Biosciences |
Professional recognition
Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | UCD10001 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | UCD10001 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Biomedical science
Other internal and / or external reference points
IBMS
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - School of Biosciences
Programme Leader
COTTELL Alison (Biosciences)
Date of production/revision of spec
12/09/2023
Educational aims of the programme
- To provide a high quality education in the various aspects of biomedical science for students with diverse interests and career aspirations (including medicine, clinical laboratory scientist, Biomedical Scientist, researcher, scientific writer/editor).
- To further the student's knowledge of the fundamental principles of biomedical science and to develop a deeper knowledge in specific areas of biomedical science.
- To provide the appropriate environment to encourage the development of the students interest in biomedical science and to help them acquire appropriate intellectual, scientific, technical and key transferable skills to promote self-directed and life-long learning.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| An understanding of laboratory-based investigation with respect to human health and disease. | K | BSc (Hons) | |
| A good understanding of the basic principles of biomedical sciences and apply these to the understanding and solution of a range of scientific and academic problems. | K | BSc (Hons) | |
| A good breadth of knowledge in the field of biomedical science in general and a good depth of knowledge in the specialist fields defined by the bench marking statement. | K | BSc (Hons) | |
| An understanding of the key principles of good laboratory, clinical and field-based investigation and their application to a variety of aspects of Biosciences | K | Ord | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| A good breadth knowledge at the molecular, cellular and organism levels with some degree of specialist knowledge apparent | K | Ord | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Appropriate use of key terminology, nomenclature and classification systems used in specific fields within the Biosciences | K | Ord | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Engagement with many of the essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with a chosen discipline within the Bioscience | K | Ord | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Ability to recognise and outline the key principles of laboratory, clinical and/or field-based investigation within the Biosciences. | K | DipHE | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Broad basic knowledge at the molecular, cellular and organism levels with some degree of specialist knowledge developing. | K | DipHE | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Recollection of much of the key terminology, nomenclature and classification systems used in specific fields within the Biosciences. | K | DipHE | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Recollection of many of the essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with a chosen discipline within the Biosciences. | K | DipHE | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Ability to recognise the purpose of laboratory, clinical and/or field-based investigations within the Biosciences. | K | CertHE | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Basic factual biological knowledge at the molecular, cellular and organism levels. | K | CertHE | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Recognition of some of the key terminology, nomenclature and classification systems used in Biosciences. | K | CertHE | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Recognition of some of the essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with a chosen discipline within the Bioscience. | K | CertHE | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Recognition of some of the essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with a chosen discipline within the Bioscience. | K | BSc (Hons) | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
| Evaluate research findings and scientific literature and demonstrate the ability to find and evaluate appropriate sources of material and to critically assess it. | C | BSc (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate an understanding of research design and planning and the limits of scientific findings. | C | Ord | |
| Synthesise information gathered different sources to address specific scientific questions | C | Ord | (3.3) |
| Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of research design and planning | C | Ord | (3.5) |
| Recognise the on-going nature of scientific research in defining our modern understanding of bioscience systems. | C | Ord | |
| Identify and solve problems using previously developed strategies | C | Ord | (3.3, 3.5) |
| Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues and the impact of advances in the biosciences encompassing an appreciation of the responsibilities of Bioscientists to wider society | C | DipHE | (3.5) |
| Apply information gathered from suitable sources to address specific scientific questions | C | DipHE | (3.3) |
| Recognise the importance of following research procedures accurately and the consequences of failing to do so | C | DipHE | (3.5) |
| Recognise the place of research in defining new paradigms. | C | DipHE | |
| Employ previously developed strategies to guide problem solving | C | DipHE | (3.3, 3.5) |
| Demonstrate an appreciation of the wider ethical issues of research and the impact of advances in the Biosciences on wider society and the environment | C | CertHE | (3.5) |
| Identify suitable sources of scientific information | C | CertHE | (3.3) |
| Recognise the importance of following research procedures accurately and the consequences of failing to do so | C | CertHE | (3.5) |
| Utilise previously defined scientific procedures to illustrate bioscience principles | C | CertHE | |
| Follow well defined schemes to solve problems | C | CertHE | (3.3, 3.5) |
| Demonstrate a basic appreciation of some of the ethical issues surrounding the Biosciences including the need to carry out biological procedures in a safe and ethical manner | C | BSc (Hons) | (3.5) |
| Learn basic laboratory skills relevant to biomedical science | P | BSc (Hons) | |
| Develop advanced practical skills relevant to a particular specialism in the biomedical sciences | P | BSc (Hons) | |
| Interpret qualitative and qualitative data | P | BSc (Hons) | |
| Learn independently | P | BSc (Hons) | |
| Take responsibility for planning and organisation of work both their own and in a team | P | Ord | |
| With minimal instruction demonstrate competence in basic laboratory, clinical and/or field skills relevant to Biosciences | P | Ord | (3.4, 3.6) |
| With minimal instruction demonstrate competence in some of the key practical skills relevant to a particular specialism within Biosciences | P | Ord | (3.4, 3.6) |
| Accurately report and analyse bioscience data to draw conclusions | P | Ord | (3.5, 3.7) |
| Follow detailed investigative protocols as instructed, and plan the work set out individually or within a team as appropriate | P | Ord | (3.10) |
| Undertake laboratory, clinical and/or fieldwork as instructed, in a safe and ethical manner | P | DipHE | |
| With appropriate instruction, demonstrate competence in basic laboratory, clinical and/or field skills relevant to Biosciences | P | DipHE | (3.4, 3.6) |
| With appropriate instruction, demonstrate an ability to perform some key practical skills relevant to a particular specialism within Biosciences | P | DipHE | (3.4, 3.6) |
| Accurately report and analyse bioscience data to draw basic conclusions | P | DipHE | (3.5, 3.7) |
| Follow investigative protocols as instructed and perform the work set out efficiently either individually or within a team | P | DipHE | (3.10) |
| Undertake laboratory, clinical and/or fieldwork as instructed, in a safe and ethical manner | P | CertHE | |
| With detailed instruction, demonstrate some ability to perform basic laboratory, clinical and/or field skills in Biosciences | P | CertHE | (3.4, 3.6) |
| Clearly and concisely report biological procedures and data and draw some basic conclusions | P | CertHE | (3.5, 3.7) |
| Follow basic laboratory protocols as instructed | P | CertHE | (3.10) |
| Undertake laboratory, clinical and/or fieldwork as instructed, in a safe and ethical manner | P | BSc (Hons) | |
| Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and visual means | T | BSc (Hons) | |
| Work effectively and independently on a given project or task | T | BSc (Hons) | |
| Work effectively in small groups and teams towards a common goal/outcome | T | BSc (Hons) | |
| Apply basic statistical and numerical skills to biomedical data | T | BSc (Hons) | |
| Use Information Technology e.g. WWW, virtual Learning Resources, word processors and statistics packages | T | Ord | |
| Employ learning and time-management strategies to organise learning effectively | T | Ord | (3.10) |
| Communicate bioscience concepts in a range of formats using appropriate scientific language | T | Ord | (3.8) |
| With minimal guidance work effectively on a given project or task | T | Ord | (3.10) |
| With minimal guidance work effectively in small groups and teams towards a common goal | T | Ord | (3.9) |
| Select and apply the numerical and statistical approaches required to analyse particular bioscience data | T | Ord | (3.7) |
| Use academic literature, the internet and other electronic sources critically as a source of information | T | DipHE | (3.8) |
| Identify own strategies for effective learning and develop time-management skills | T | DipHE | (3.10) |
| Communicate basic bioscience principles using appropriate scientific language | T | DipHE | (3.8) |
| With some guidance work effectively on an individual task | T | DipHE | (3.10) |
| With some guidance work effectively in small groups to achieve a common goal | T | DipHE | (3.9) |
| Apply basic statistical and numerical skills, with some guidance, to analyse simple bioscience data | T | DipHE | (3.7) |
| Use the internet and other electronic resources to identify appropriate sources of scientific information | T | CertHE | (3.8) |
| With support, take responsibility for own time-management and academic efforts | T | CertHE | (3.10) |
| Communicate basic scientific information | T | CertHE | (3.8) |
| With guidance work on specific tasks | T | CertHE | (3.10) |
| With guidance work in small groups on a specific task | T | CertHE | (3.9) |
| Apply basic statistical and numerical skills, under direction, to analyse simple bioscience data | T | CertHE | (3.7) |
| Use the internet and other electronic resources to identify appropriate sources of scientific information | T | CertHE | (3.8) |
| A basic appreciation of some ethical issues and the impact on society of advances in the Biosciences | K | Ord | (QAA Benchmark statements 3.2 + 3.3) |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Choose 1 from 2 listed optional modules.
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Choose 2 from 10 listed optional modules.
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Choose 1 from 2 listed optional modules.
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Choose 2 from 10 listed optional modules.
Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSP007 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
N/A
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | Y | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Other information
In the first and second years (Levels 4 and 5) students cover compulsory modules that address the core requirements for biomedical sciences as addressed in the Biomedical Science benchmark paper and in the conditions for accreditation by the Institute of Biomedical Science and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The third year can be spent away from the University in an industrial or professional work placement. Where appropriate and possible, this placement will be IBMS accredited for those students wishing to obtain this professional qualification.
Quality assurance
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