BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (inc International Foundation Year)

01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029

Course Leader
Course Team
Awarding Body University of South Wales
Teaching Institutions University of South Wales
Modes of Study Full Time

Document Version

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

QAA Benchmarks

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Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 3 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
BI0S001 MOD012388 Biological Sciences Fundamentals Running 20
ES0S03 MOD012373 Physical and Earth Sciences Fundamentals Running 20
QA0S001 MOD012381 Academic English Running 20
QA0S002 MOD012382 Academic Language in Context Running 20
QA0S003 MOD012383 Research Project Running 20
QA0S004 MOD012384 Applied Academic Skills Running 20
QA0S008 MOD012442 Language & Skills for Academic Study Running 0 optional

Level 4 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
BI1S200 MOD012882 Skills and Professional Development 1 Running 20
BI1S203 MOD012885 Human Growth and Development  Running 20
BI1S209 MOD012895 Diversity of Cellular Life Running 20
BI1S210 MOD012896 Genetics and Evolution Running 20
BI1S212 MOD013653 Human Anatomy and Physiology Running 20
BI1S211 MOD013411 Biomedical Science in Practice Running 20
4A001B MOD014084C Sgiliau a Datblygiad Proffesiynol 1 Running 20 optional

Level 5 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
GEPT202 MOD012859 Professional Practice and Placement Running 0
BI2S208 MOD012901 Cellular Pathology & Disease Processes Running 20
BI2S207 MOD012908 Microorganisms and Disease Running 20
BI2D200 MOD012899 Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology Running 40
BI2S210 MOD012910 Human Molecular Genetics Running 20
GEPU201 MOD012734 Professional Practice and Placement Running 120
BI2S213 MOD013685 Biomedical Science in Practice 2 Running 20

Level 6 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
BI3S202 MOD012915 Human Variation Running 20
BI3D200 MOD012913 Research Project & Career Development  Running 40
BI3S205 MOD012918 Global Health Challenges Running 20
BI3S209 MOD012921 Modern Molecular Advances Running 20
BI3S210 MOD012922 Bench to Bedside Running 20
BI3S211 MOD012923 Regenerative Medicine Running 20
FP3S105 MOD012426 Applied Forensic Toxicology Running 20
6C001B MOD014086C Prosiect Ymchwil a Datblygu Gyrfa Running 40 optional

Teaching and Assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

Employer Engagement

Means of Assessment

Learning Support

Course Exit Points

Award Criteria Final
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) 360 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 Final
Certificate of Higher Education 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 Intermediate
Diploma of Higher Education 240 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 5 or above, 120 credits at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 credits at Level 3. Intermediate

Progression Route

MRes in Applied Sciences

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

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Methods Of Quality Standards

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Quality Of Standards Indicators

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