Biomedical Science, MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Program Overview

This Biomedical Science program is designed for healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge in biomedical science, healthcare management, and related fields. It is delivered through distance learning, allowing for flexibility, and offers pathways to a PGCert, PGDip, or MSc, with a focus on practical learning and industry relevance. The program is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, ensuring its high standards and alignment with industry needs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Biomedical Science course is designed for health sector employees who want to stay current with the latest developments in biomedical science, healthcare management, and related subjects. It is managed by a consortium of NHS Trusts, Pathology Joint Ventures, Public Health England, and the University of Greenwich. The modules are approved for continuing professional development (CPD) by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the leading body for current practitioners in the field. The course offers a flexible and practical way to learn, either for CPD or towards a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Diploma (PGDip), or full master's degree (MSc). The MSc Biomedical Science is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.

Outline:

• Duration: 1-7 years (distance learning)
• Start Month: October; April
• Pathway Options:
• PGCert in Biomedical Science:
Complete two 12-week modules.
• PGDip in Biomedical Science: Complete four 12-week modules.
• MSc in Biomedical Science: Complete four modules and a research project.
• Modules:
• Year 1, 2, 3, 4:
Students choose 30 credits from a list of options, including:
• Lung Disease
• Renal Disease
• Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
• Immunocytochemistry in Diagnostic Cellular Pathology
• Clinical Data Interpretation
• Diagnostic Haemostasis and Thrombosis
• Applied Haemostasis and Thrombosis
• Haemoglobinopathies
• Haemolytic Anaemias
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Blood Film Morphology
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Histological Laboratory Procedures
• Parasitology
• Governance and Risk Management
• Change Management in Healthcare Settings
• Robotics and Automation (in Laboratory Science)
• Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis in Healthcare Settings
• Analysis of Nucleic Acids
• Advanced Human Genetics
• Genomics
• Inborn Errors of Metabolism
• Healthcare Law and Ethics
• Management of Healthcare Associated Infection
• Medical Mycology
• Quality Systems Management
• Point of Care Testing
• Blood Transfusion
• Managing Learning and Development in Healthcare
• Diabetes and the Clinical Laboratory
• Haematological Malignancies
• Antibiotics
• Medical Laboratory Statistics
• Year 5 (MSc only):
• Project (Biomed Online) (60 credits)

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Quizzes, reports, presentations, and project work.
• Research Project (MSc): Should be of a standard suitable for publication in a scientific journal or equivalent.

Teaching:

• Learning Experience: Structured learning and teaching activities encourage interaction and engagement between students and tutors using online communication tools.
• Class Sizes: Courses are delivered in small groups with a high level of student support (Tutor-to-student ratio is 1:10).
• Independent Learning: Tutors help students develop their knowledge and skills as they work through the course.
Self-management and professional development are integral to the course.
• Overall Workload: Courses are designed to give students 60 hours of learning over 12 weeks.
• Feedback: Weekly online discussion sessions are scheduled to provide swift feedback on activities.
Feedback is conducted one-to-one between tutor and student online and is monitored by the course team.

Careers:

• Suitable for: Healthcare professionals including biomedical, clinical, and research scientists; laboratory, hospital, and health service managers; nurses, pharmacists, and medical technical officers; quality, health and safety, and risk and governance managers.
• BioMed Online: Helps employees across the health sector stay abreast of the latest developments in biomedical science and related subjects.

Other:

• Course Team: Each tutor is an expert who has been selected for their knowledge and experience of the healthcare workplace and trained by the university to support students online.
The course leader oversees the program to ensure high standards and value. Technical support is provided by the Product Manager.
• Recognition of Prior Learning: Students can apply for recognition of prior learning for any study they have already completed that closely matches one of the core modules.
• Course Updates: Modules are updated each time they are run, ensuring the material is current and appropriate for the skills needed.