Course summary
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and guided by an employers’ panel (including the NHS), this course is a great asset to your professional development. You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies by choosing a specialist pathology area. Through this you can either enhance your knowledge and understanding of your current field, or open up a career path into a new area such as management. Our tutors will teach you through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can download study materials, organise your studies and access online classrooms and study groups.
Modules
Year one, core modules General Pathology Moving towards Mastery An Introduction to Management in Biomedical Science Research Methods in Biomedical Science Year two, core modules (choose one of the following pathways) Cellular Pathology Pathway Diagnostic Histopathology Techniques Immunohistochemistry Molecular Histopathology Systemic Pathology Clinical Chemistry Pathway Control Mechanisms in Health and Disease Decision Making in Clinical Chemistry Metabolic Basis of Disease Haematology Pathway Blood Transfusion and Haemostasis Cellular Haematology Medical Microbiology Pathway Epidemiology and the Control of Infectious Disease Medical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Action Molecular and Serological Diagnosis of Microbial Infection Principles of Medical Microbiology and Pathogenesis Year three, core modules Masters Project
Assessment method
We’ll assess your progress using the portfolios you’ll create for each taught module, as well as your final year dissertation.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Biomedical Science, Institute of
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent, in Biomedical Science, FIBMS or Primary, HNC with bridging course, or HNC plus laboratory experience. Applicants must be employed in an appropriate laboratory as Biomedical scientists. Each applicant is considered on an individual basis. All applicants are advised to contact Dr Nick Pugh ([email protected]) prior to application. Two references must be supplied. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please refer to our website for details:
https://aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT