Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences
BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
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Open AllThis course will appeal to those with a keen interest in science and in how research and technology can impact on human health. You’ll learn how scientifically driven investigations can advance our knowledge of disease prevention, detection and treatment. The programme will immerse you in modern medical and biological sciences, and focus on the application of scientific developments. The flexible, modular structure of this degree allows you to specialise in the areas of investigative biomedical science that interest you, particularly in the later stages of the degree.
First Year
You will take modules in:
- Clinical Human Anatomy
- Translational Research
- Basic Tissues & Early Development
- Genetics Cell Biology
You will also start to learn about translational research and the influence of science and medicine on society.
Second & Third Year
You will continue with modules in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Physiology. You will also start to integrate modules focusing on specific diseases and disease processes, in order to learn more about the development of new, more effective means of diagnosing, treating and preventing illness. Supporting modules include:
- Biostatistics
- Neuroscience
- Laboratory Skills
- Cardiac/Vascular Biology
- Pharmacology/Biochemistry
- Renal Biology
- Bioinformatics Genetics & Proteomics
- Mechanisms of Disease
- Endocrine, Renal and Reproductive Pharmacology
- Central Nervous System Diseases.
Fourth Year
You’ll build skills in biomedical research through interactions and research rotations with international researchers in a range of disease areas. These are undertaken within the School of Medicine and its affiliated teaching hospitals.
The degree will develop your fundamental knowledge in the translation of scientific discovery into clinical utilisation.
You will take modules in:
- Cloning, Gene Therapy & Stem cells
- Advanced Neurochemistry
- Drug Discovery & development
- Clinical Biomarkers
- Genetics, Disease & Behaviour.
You willl have the opportunity to be involved in peer-reviewed abstracts and publications and to present at national and international meetings.
You will experience an innovative mix of learning methods, including lectures, small group tutorials, research projects and laboratory-based learning.
Assessment methods include end-of trimester exams, continuous assessment, report writing and oral presentations.
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Typically, graduates will follow scientific careers in biomedical research, undertaking MSc and PhD higher degrees. They also have a high success rate for entry to Graduate Entry Medicine programmes and pursue opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, as well as other areas allied to health.
“Biomedical Health & Life Sciences is a course that has exceeded my expectations. With a wide range of classes available to me, I was able to delve into my particular area of interest, which is the field of cancer. Outside of classes, I had the opportunity to carry out summer electives and a 12-week research project with a PI to expand my knowledge and enhance my learning.
The four years spent at UCD studying this course have been invaluable to me, and I now feel well equipped to enter into the world of medical research with the ultimate goal of treating human diseases!”
Phoebe Ting, Student
UCD School of Medicine Office C134,
1st Floor Health Sciences Centre
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 6633
Email: bhls@ucd.ie
