Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences (Dual Degree) BSc (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Learn to play a vital role in helping people live longer, healthier lives on this BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences dual degree course. Youll discover how to investigate the biology of disease to fight its effects on individuals, families and communities.Youll learn how to use research to ask and answer key questions about human diseases, and how to identify and monitor diseases in the lab using leading diagnostic techniques.When you graduate, youll be ready to pursue a ...Read more

Learn to play a vital role in helping people live longer, healthier lives on this BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences dual degree course. You'll discover how to investigate the biology of disease to fight its effects on individuals, families and communities.

You'll learn how to use research to ask and answer key questions about human diseases, and how to identify and monitor diseases in the lab using leading diagnostic techniques.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to pursue a career in hospital-based biomedical science (after further work-based training), or to take on another related career path, such as biomedical research or contributing to clinical trials to find new medical treatments.

Study in Portsmouth and spend a year studying overseas at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia, gaining two degrees - BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences and Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Bioscience). Your global outlook will help you make an impact in the world of biomedical science, disease awareness, detection and prevention.

Course highlights
Explore the causes, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, and get an in-depth understanding of the scientific methods used to investigate human health and disease
Study the main pathology specialisms, including molecular biology, haematology, microbiology, histology, clinical biochemistry, immunology and blood transfusion
Broaden your horizons and complement your learning in Portsmouth with a year spent studying biomedical science in Australia, developing your understanding of forensic genetics, development and ageing with an expert team
Learn how to diagnose and research diseases in our labs and simulation facilities, kitted out with industry-leading microscopes, spectroscopy and chromatography equipment
Get involved with internationally recognised biomedical research into fields like microbiology, neuro-oncology and precision medicine
Be taught by an expert team with over 40 years' experience teaching biomedical science, including many HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists
Understand the value a scientific education gives a global society, and examine the ethics of biomedical research

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40th
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49th
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Bhagath singh
25 Feb 25

I have only started my course a month ago and yet i can surely say that the university is one of the most comforting place. Classes are going smooth and clear and I don't have..Read more

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Mohamad
20 Feb 25

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£19,200 per year

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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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