Biomedical Scientists work in partnership with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, performing many different roles in research, the diagnosis of disease, the evaluation of treatment methods and research. These could include the screening of cells and tissues for cancer, diagnosing diabetes, the testing of blood to ensure that it is suitable for transfusion and identifying the bacterial and viral organisms responsible for food poisoning and many other infectious diseases.

This course has been designed in partnership with Biomedical Scientists within NHS Grampian, NHS Highland and the Aberdeen and North East Scotland Blood Transfusion Service. The laboratory training programme enables you to gain hands-on experience of all the major hospital laboratory disciplines. When you graduate you will be well prepared for a future career as a registered practitioner with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and an accredited biomedical scientist with the professional body, the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

The number of places available for this course will be determined by the number of NHS laboratory placements that are available on an annual basis. Therefore there will be a selection process at the end of year 1 for students wishing to enter year 2 of this course.

Stage 1

• Biology for Life Sciences
• Applied Microbiology
• Chemistry for Life Sciences
• Cell Culture
• Analytical Techniques for Life Sciences
• Biomolecular Science
• Practical Skills for Life Sciences
• Personal and Professional Skills Development

Stage 2

• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Biomedical Genetics
• Biomedical Science: Professional Practice 2
• Human Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology and Human Genetics
• Human Cytology and Histology

Stage 3

• Medical Microbiology
• Biomedical Analysis
• Clinical Immunology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Practical Research Methods
• Biomedical Science: Professional Practice 2

Stage 4

• Haematology and Transfusion Science
• Current Trends in Biomedical Science
• Cellular Pathology
• Biology of Disease
• Research Project

SQA Higher: BBCC to include Biology/Human Biology plus one other science. Chemistry, English and Maths is required at Standard Grades Credit Level 1 if not Higher.

GCE A Level: CCC to include Biology/Human Biology plus one other Science. Must also have GCSE Level A Chemistry, Maths and English if not at A Level

Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: B2B2C1C1 to include Biology/Human Biology plus one other science. Must also have Ordinary Level Chemistry, Maths and English at Grade A.

IB Diploma: 26, including grade 5 at Higher Level in Biology and one other science. Must also have Standard Level Chemistry, Maths and English at Grade A.

Alternative Qualifications: Equivalent overseas qualifications, SQA, BTEC, S/NVQs and some Access programmes will be considered.

* All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

Placement

This programme will enable you to gain hands-on experience of all the major hospital laboratory disciplines, including clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, cytopathology, medical microbiology and blood transfusion. A substantial proportion of the final year will be spent utilising these skills during the Honours Research Project.

Professional Accreditation

The course is approved by the Health Professions Council and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.

If you are a Scottish resident or EU national you are not liable to pay fees and should apply to SAAS for funding.

Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website:

• England - http://www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk/
• Wales - http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/
• Northern Ireland - http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/

Scholarships

• Information on Laboratory, Biomedical & Sports Sciences Scholarships

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

All applications should be made through UCAS. You must apply online at www.ucas.com/students/apply.

Once you register and create your username and password you are guided through the process of applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, view and respond to your offers.

The majority of our graduates secure employment within the NHS Laboratory Service. The course will also equip you with the relevant skills needed to work within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries including technical and marketing departments, forensic science laboratories, teaching and clinical research.