Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2017 | Page 44

Postgraduate Prospectus 2017 Biomedical Science Key Information Overview The Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science provides a discipline specific pathway (a pre-master’s year) into the taught Biomedical Blood Science master’s level programme. It is a one year full-time programme, designed for both home and international students with a background in life sciences who wish to study at postgraduate level for the MSc in Biomedical Blood Science. The programme is open to life science graduates who do not meet the academic criteria for a direct entry into the MSc. The MSc in Biomedical Blood Science is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the professional body of Biomedical Scientists within the United Kingdom. The IBMS aims to promote and develop the role of Biomedical Science within healthcare to deliver the best possible service for patient care and safety. The programme aims to provide you with the academic background necessary for the master’s programme and enable you to develop and practice the subject-specific academic skills required for the intensive pace of study at master’s level. The course also aims to allow international students to benefit from English language support that will help them to develop their academic English language skills. All the modules in this one year programme are compulsory. The programme consists of a total of 90 credits made up of one 30 credit module and four 15 credit modules. An additional English module (English for Academic Purposes) will be offered for non-native English speakers if required. This module will not form part of the overall award, but successful completion is required for progression to the master’s programme. Course type Graduate diploma Mode of study Full-time Indicative entry requirements A bachelor’s degree in a life science subject For a list of full entry requirements please visit www.keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses Contact email [email protected] Indicative modules • • • • • Biomedical Science and Pathology Biochemistry Research Project (non-experimental) Advances in Medicine Clinical Pathology Case Studies in Biomedical Science For non-native English speakers, if required: • English for Academic Purposes Did you know? Students who score an overall aggregate of a minimum 50% are guaranteed progression into the MSc in Biomedical Blood Science. Safa Abdulhameed This course gives you a solid background to study any Bioscience master’s programme. Dapo Olaletan For more information please visit keele.ac.uk/pg/biomedsciencediploma 44 The graduate diploma is very helpful for overseas students to adapt to the environment and education system in the UK.