What you study “The placement has definitely given me the motivation to do really well in fourth year so I can qualify and follow a career as a biomedical scientist.” Steven, Scotland “Doing the Biomedical Science course at Abertay University has been one of the most enjoyable experiences for me - ever!” Rofik, Scotland You will study the human body at several levels, in the context of both normal functioning and disease. Diagnostic and treatment aspects are emphasised, particularly in the more advanced stages of the course. All relevant aspects of human biology are covered, with the main subjects being cell function & pathology, medical genetics, human physiology, medical microbiology, clinical biochemistry, haematology & serology, biology of disease, toxicology and pharmacology. Practical training runs throughout all four years. Our focused curriculum has a strong research emphasis and will equip you with valuable skills to offer prospective employers. For those taking the Applied route the clinical placement provides a unique training and educational experience in the setting of a modern hospital laboratory. How you learn A wide variety of teaching methods are used. The quantity of scheduled learning time (i.e. lectures, tutorials, practical classes, placement and project work) is viewed by many as a quality indicator for degree courses. Our BMS students receive on average over 15 hours of direct teaching per week. How you are assessed Assessment is carried out via a combination of coursework assignments, practical reports, class tests and examinations. Additionally, you will be assessed on a number of professional competencies throughout the course.

Professional accreditation means that our graduates are able to apply for employment as Biomedical Scientists / Trainee Biomedical Scientists within the NHS. Such posts are only open to those with an accredited Honours degree in Biomedical Science. Additionally, the Abertay BMS degree is designed to equip its graduates with the knowledge and skills to enter various bioscience-based careers, including scientific work in university and commercial laboratories. Several past graduates have opted for other biology careers such as school teaching, or for further study. “Everything I learned on the course seems to be fitting in very nicely, with the practical elements and theoretical knowledge I gained being applied in real life Biomedical Scientist day-to-day roles”. Rofik, Scotland. When he graduated, Rofik entered the NHS as a Biomedical Scientist. Approximately 60% of our past graduates have taken this career path. HCPC Registration (see above) enables you to seek employment as a qualified Biomedical Scientist, with a typical starting salary of £20,225*. After gaining your Specialist Skills Diploma you would be eligible for promotion to Specialist Biomedical Scientist at which point you may expect your salary to rise in 9 annual increments to £32,653. Ultimate earnings, for those in a specialised Consultant's post, may reach £93,098. *Salary rates are subject to periodic review. Note that only an accredited BMS degree, such as the Abertay course provides, will allow you to follow a career as a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS. Non-accredited BMS (or other) degrees do not allow entry to the profession. The NHS needs to appoint more Biomedical Scientists due to an ageing workforce coupled with increasing demand for diagnostic tests. Nevertheless, competition for available posts is likely to be intense, particularly in light of the current financial situation affecting the NHS.