Biomedical Science
If you’re already a working scientist, take a step towards Chartered Scientist status with this distance learning course.
Save money on your course fees as an ARU graduate.
See if you're eligible for our Alumni Scholarship
Offered by distance learning and designed to fit in with your working life, our part-time degree is guided by an employers’ panel that includes the NHS.
You can tailor your studies by choosing a specialist pathology area to either enhance your knowledge of your current field or open up a new career path in a different specialism or an area such as management.
A number of activities will be carried out in your workplace and are aimed at evidence-gathering as well as improving employability skills appropriate to your work environment.
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Study by distance learning while you work
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Enhance your existing knowledge or explore new areas
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Tailor your studies by choosing a specialist pathology area
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Join a course that’s accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Enhance your career prospects and take a major step towards Chartered Scientist status. You’ll be able to personalise your studies to reflect your career goals as a biomedical scientist.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our MPhil/PhD Biomedical Science. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Teaching and modules
You’ll develop an understanding of disciplinary methodologies, both theoretical and research-based, with a full understanding of the principles of pathology, and illustrate this through a series of learning activities.
We’ll support you to develop your skills in biomedical research as you make your research proposal for your final year project.
You’ll also have the opportunity to develop a range of management skills that can be applied to your own workplace in any of the pathology specialisms. We’ll encourage you to make full use of the facilities and staff in your work environment.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Moving towards Mastery
- General Pathology
- Research Methods in Biomedical Science
- An Introduction to Management in Biomedical Science
- Biomedical Specialisms 1 - Epidemiology and Pathogenesis
- Biomedical Specialisms 2 - Diagnostics and Treatment
- Masters Project
Your tutors include ARU lecturers and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)-registered hospital practitioners: Senior Biomedical and Clinical Scientists.
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Dr Richard JonesSenior Lecturer
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Dr Grisha PirianovSenior Lecturer
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.