Biomedical Science with Management Studies MSc

If you would like to acquire an in-depth understanding of disease processes but complement this with a knowledge of management studies, this course is ideal. You will study selected topics in biomedical science combined with the fundamentals of management theory, setting your scientific knowledge in a vocational context.

This combination is particularly useful if you are seeking to gain a management position within the biomedical sciences industries.

What will you study?

Core modules will familiarise you with the theoretical and practical aspects of molecular medicine used in research and hospital laboratories; the molecular basis of immunological mechanisms; and cellular mechanisms of disease, the physiological manifestations and implications to public health.

You will also learn about the principles and practice of laboratory management in biomedical science, and study the skills required for researching and communicating in biomedical science. The management studies modules give you an insight into how the business world operates and will introduce you to marketing concepts and people management skills.

Many of the staff in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing are research active. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies.

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Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Core modules

• Molecular Medicine

• Molecular Medicine

  This module familiarises you with the theoretical and practical aspects of molecular medicine as used in research and practice in hospital laboratories.

  
   
• Immunology

• Immunology

  This module covers the molecular basis of immunological mechanisms, and how to use this to approach contemporary problems in clinical immunology.

  
   
• Research and Organisation in Biomedical Science

• Research and Organisation in Biomedical Science

  This module introduces:

  • the principles and practice of laboratory management in biomedical science; and
  • the skills required for researching and communicating in biomedical science.
  
   
• Biology of Disease

• Biology of Disease

  Here you study the cellular mechanisms of disease. For specific examples, you also consider the physiological manifestations and public health implications.

  
   
• Research Project

• Research Project

  You can carry out your research project with:

  • one of the research groups within the School of Life Sciences;
  • as part of a placement in a laboratory in industry; or
  • as part of a placement in the National Health Service (NHS).

  If you are a part-time student, you can carry out the research project at your place of work, either alongside your taught modules or during a third year.

  
   

Biomedical Science option modules

• Haemostatis and Thrombosis

• Haemostatis and Thrombosis

  This module investigates the principles of blood coagulation.

  
   
• Blood Transfusion

• Blood Transfusion

  This module investigates the principles of blood transfusion. 

  
   
• Haemopoiesis and Anaemia

• Haemopoiesis and Anaemia

  In this module, you study the regulation and control of haemopoiesis and how dysregulation leads to anaemia.

  
   
• Control of Infectious Diseases

• Control of Infectious Diseases

  This module looks at how to control micro-organisms in the environment and in the individual.

  
   
• Microbiology in Clinical Practice

• Microbiology in Clinical Practice

  This module addresses the theory and practice of modern clinical microbiology. You examine selected micro-organisms of current medical importance in depth.

  
   
• Structure, Taxonomy and Characteristics of Micro-organisms of Medical Importance

• Structure, Taxonomy and Characteristics of Micro-organisms of Medical Importance

  This module covers:

  • the structure of medically important micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, TSEs and parasitic protozoa);
  • the rationale and methods (both traditional and modern) used to assign them to taxonomic groups; and
  • the main characteristics relevant to their laboratory identification.
  
   

Management Studies option modules

• Business and Financial Environment

• Business and Financial Environment

  This module is an in-depth study of conditions which can affect businesses such as economics, globalisation, legalities, ethics, competition, diversification, ownership, property rights and financing. It will provide you with the tools to carry out a strategic analysis of the business environment and evaluate risks.

  
   
• Financial Resource Management

• Financial Resource Management

  This module will develop your ability to analyse and interpret financial data. It covers:

  • how to prepare appropriate financial statements and accounting information; and
  • techniques for evaluating financial risk and decision-making.
  
   
• Marketing

• Marketing

  This module will develop your understanding of key marketing concepts. It looks at:

  • how effective marketing can be used to enhance organisational performance;
  • the role of analysis, planning, implementation and control in the marketing process;
  • how to  develop positioning strategies, prepare plans using the appropriate marketing mix and assess their financial implications and risk; and
  • key generic marketing strategies and relationship marketing.
  
   
• Personal Professional Development

• Personal Professional Development

  This module is designed to provide you with a structured and supportive framework that will enable you to:

  • critically reflect upon and evaluate your learning and performance; and
  • plan for your future career and personal and professional development.

  The emphasis is on advancement through self-reflection, assessment, feedback and planning, supported by activities on and off the course.

  
   
• Operations Management

• Operations Management

  This module evaluates key operational processes in both the service and manufacturing sectors. You will:

  • propose and substantiate operational improvements within a given context;
  • explain influences on the achievement of best practice; and
  • assess the role that operations activity plays within the broader organisational landscape.
  
   
• Managing People and Organisations

• Managing People and Organisations

  This module provides you with a framework which will enable you to critically reflect upon your performance and plan your professional development.

  It provides an understanding of human behaviour within organisations and looks at how management performance can be enhanced through effective human resource management.You will:

  • demonstrate your ability to integrate international aspects of managing people and organisations; and
  • develop an understanding of human resource practices and procedures.
  
   

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