Foundation Degree in Applied & Medical Science

Course Content

Modules include:
• Communications & IT For Applied Sciences
• Introduction to Biology and disease
• Fundamentals of chemistry
• Maths and statistics for Bioscience
• Human Physiology & Anatomy
• Chemistry
• Laboratory Practice for Applied & Medical Sciences
• Cell Biology
• Biochemistry and human nutrition
• Professional practice in the laboratory
• Labs Skills and safety
• Introduction to Evidence-based professional practice
• Work based learning - this is mandatory*

*During the second year of the course, students carry out a mandatory total of 400 hours of work based learning. NRC has good links with the local bioscience industry. This aspect of the course provides valuable experience of the workplace to support future study and/or employment.

Assessment Methods

Each module is assessed by using a range of assessment methods.

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