Medical Bioscience

This foundation degree in medical bioscience pairs practical laboratory work with the theory behind it. It is aimed at learners drawn to medicine, science and health, including present-day medical questions and developments like genetic engineering. It suits people who want practical experience in a scientific workplace. Units span cell biology, genetics, immunology and neurobiology, and practical classes take place in scientific and clinical environments. Lectures, seminars and hands-on workshops are used, with theory tied closely to laboratory tasks. Students learn to interpret laboratory results and to communicate findings clearly. Jobs that graduates pursue include lab analyst, junior scientist and teaching roles in science. Students may also move on to the related full degree. Graduates can also consider advanced study in the biomedical sciences.