In your first year, you’ll cover the basic concepts and skills that biomedicine is based on including molecular, cell and developmental biology; pathobiology; physiology, pharmacology and neuroscience. In practical lab sessions, you’ll learn the scientific research techniques that you’ll use throughout your degree including isolation and cloning of DNA, preparing and staining tissue samples and zebrafish embryos, and taking physiological measurements to determine human fitness. You’ll have lectures and take part in small group tutorials where you’ll be introduced to the latest research findings from our world-leading academics. You’ll also have the opportunity to share knowledge and benefit from others’ expertise through optional peer-assisted study sessions.
Core modules:
- Skills in Biomedical Science
- Introduction to Physiology with Pharmacology
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Introductory Developmental, Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology
- Molecular & Cell Biology
Optional modules:
- Principles of Zoology
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Animal Behaviour
- Maths for Molecular Bioscience
- Biochemistry 1
- Principles in Plant Science
- Principles of Evolution
- Microbiology 1
- Genetics 1