Are you passionate about medicine, science, and health? Do pressing medical issues—such as COVID-19 and advances in genetic engineering—capture your interest? If you’re eager to deepen your knowledge and build your expertise in this field, our BSc (Hons) Medical Bioscience (Top-up) programme could be the ideal next step for you.
The BSc (Hons) Medical Bioscience (Top-up) programme includes many industry-relevant practical sessions conducted in scientific and clinical environments. These learning opportunities enable students to develop the practical skills and competencies required for a range of roles within the sector.
Theoretical content underpins practical lessons and encompasses a broad spectrum of topics in medical bioscience, offering students essential knowledge in key areas and aiding in career or further study decisions.
The BSc (Hons) Medical Bioscience (Top-up) programme offers a range of modules covering key areas of the medical bioscience sector. Through these modules, students will gain an understanding of potential career paths and the essential scientific knowledge needed for progression. Practical sessions will be held at the NLC campus in our purpose-built higher education science laboratories.
Emerging fields relevant to medical bioscience are integrated throughout the BSc (Hons) Medical Bioscience (Top-up) programme, ensuring that students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to stay competitive in a demanding economic climate. Through engagement with these areas, graduates leave the programme with state-of-the-art, current knowledge that supports both further academic study and entry into the workplace. They develop a strong understanding of, and practical experience in, the latest and emerging areas of the discipline—an advantage that employers consistently see as essential.
Careers that graduates of these programmes commonly pursue include Analytical Support Chemist, Technical Support Scientist, Microbiology Support Scientist, Process Development Technologist, Laboratory Assistant, Senior Laboratory Technician, Assistant Scientist, Technical Specialist (Scientist), Quality Control Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Co-ordinator, Technical Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Analyst, Laboratory Research Assistant, Science Teacher, Medical Writer, roles in pharmaceutical development and sales, and charity or support work.
Course Structure
The programme is offered on a full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) basis. During term time, full-time students are required to attend two days per week, while part-time students attend one day per week. This amounts to approximately seven hours (PT) to 13 hours (FT) of scheduled activities, including lectures, lab sessions, and tutorials. All timetabled sessions are conducted in person on-site at UCNL or at our dedicated science laboratories at NLC, although some sessions may be delivered using a blended approach.
Students are expected to carry out self-directed study outside scheduled timetabled sessions. Study resources and guides will be supplied through the programme’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), including complete reading lists, library and online resources, and links to useful academic tools. Assignments are submitted via the VLE, and students can expect to receive feedback within 20 working days of submission.
Students will be assigned a supervisor to support their Scientific Research Paper. They are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors, including outside timetabled sessions.
All modules on the BSc Medical Bioscience (Top-up) are mandatory, and each is valued at 20 Credits.
- Scientific Research Project
- Practical Skills in Medical Bioscience
- Pathogenic Microbiology
- Translational Oncology
- Regenerative Medicine
- Pharmacology
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
Assessment Methods
The primary delivery method for this course is face-to-face on campus.
To maximise our students’ potential and ensure equitable assessment, the programme employs a variety of assessments, including:
- Essays
- Examinations
- Laboratory Reports
- Posters
- Practical Skills Portfolio
- Presentations
- Time-constrained open-book tasks
- Vlog (video log)
Progression
This course is particularly relevant for those already working in, or seeking to develop a career in, scientific or medical research and laboratory settings.
Graduates from these programmes can progress into roles such as Analytical Support Chemist, Technical Support Scientist, Microbiology Support Scientist, Process Development Technologist, Laboratory Assistant, Senior Laboratory Technician, Assistant Scientist, Technical Specialist (Scientist), Quality Control Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Co-ordinator, Technical Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Analyst, Laboratory Research Assistant, Science Teacher, Medical Writer, Pharmaceutical Development/Sales, and Charity/Support Work.
Upon completing the BSc Medical Bioscience (Top-up), learners may also choose to pursue further studies and progress to master’s programmes such as MSc Translational Oncology (University of Sheffield), MSc Biomedical Sciences (University of Hull), MSc Pharmacology, or MSc One Health (University of Lincoln).
Course Fees
UK
£8190.00 Per Year
Additional Costs
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment.)
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
• Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies)
• Printing and photocopying
• Trips and enhancement opportunities
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to include a White laboratory coat and UV glasses- you will be advised about these upon receiving an offer of a place on the programme.
If your course includes a work placement, you may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Key Information
Official course data published by Discover Uni, the government's higher education information service.
Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 6
Duration
1 Year FT, 2 Days per week.
Study Mode
Full-Time
Awarding Body
University of Hull
UCAS Code
B101
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