Biomedical Sciences with Business

Biomedical Sciences with Business, BSc Honours UCAS code B9N2

This degree allows you to combine your interest in the science of human health and disease with an appreciation of the principles of business and financial management. The programme is designed to produce graduates who combine a strong scientific knowledge with a sound business awareness, to equip them to work in a range of different roles relating to the biomedical industries. It provides a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the functioning of the human body with modules relating to how business organisations are managed.

In Stage 1 you are introduced to the basic sciences of cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and physiology, together with the main issues of management theory and practice, organisational behaviour and accounting and finance.

Specialist topics studied in Stage 2 include human anatomy, clinical immunology, respiratory diseases and human resource management.

In Stage 3 you choose from advanced topics offered by research institutes including cancer biology and therapy, the genetics of common diseases and the biochemistry of chronic and nutrition related disease. You also learn about business strategy and innovation and develop your entrepreneurial skills by participating in the setting up and running of a real business.

 

Course Specific Modules

Stage 1

Introduction to non-specialist accounting and finance (20 credits - 10 per semester)
Biochemistry (15 credits)
Cell biology (15 credits)
Practical skills for biomedical sciences with business 1 (10 credits)
Microbiology and immunology (15 credits) 
Physiology (15 credits)
Practical skills for biomedical sciences with business 2 (10 credits)
Essentials of marketing (20 credits - 10 per semester)
Introduction to management and organisation (20 credits - 10 per semester)

Stage 2

Interpreting company accounts (20 credits - 10 per semester)
Cell and molecular biosciences (20 credits)
Molecular medicine (20 credits)
Cell and molecular biology of the immune system (10 credits)
Clinical immunology and viral pathogens (20 credits)
Practical and presentation skills in biomedical sciences (10 credits)

On module from:
Global marketing environments (20 credits - 10 per semester)
Human resource management (20 credits - 10 per semester)

Stage 3

Case studies in finance, accounting and business (20 credits - 10 per semester)
Project in biomedical sciences and business (40 credits)

One module from :
Globalisation: patterns, processes and challenges (20 credits - 10 per semester)
Enterprise and entrepreneurship (20 credits - 10 per semester)