UOB Biomedical Sci UG Booklet 2015 | Page 3

Welcome The degree provides students with a sound scientific basis for careers in the NHS, research, industry or postgraduate study. Our students achieve good degrees, have excellent academic ability and transferable skills, and are competitive nationally for PhD programmes immediately after graduation. The curriculum is designed to provide a flexible study route within the requirements of the IBMS accreditation. Throughout the degree, you will develop your laboratory and numerical skills, written and oral communication, IT and group working skills. WELCOME Welcome to Biomedical Science at the University of Bradford. The course has been accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) since 1993. This means that the Biomedical Science degree is fit for purpose and meets the academic and scientific requirements for professional body membership. Why is Bradford a good place to study? £3m invested in modernising our biomedical, forensic and clinical facilities You will have frequent meetings with personal tutors throughout the degree programme, which provide a mechanism to support you and celebrate your success. The commitment of our staff to the students and the Biomedical Science programme is outstanding and is regularly commended by our external examiners. Our teaching staff are outward facing and engage in extensive research, knowledge transfer and quality assurance outside of the University of Bradford. The programme is well respected by other higher education institutions. W W W . B R A D F O R D . A C . U K / M E D I C A L- S C I E N C E S UG COURSES 1