Attendance/Duration
Full-timeOverview
The life sciences industry in Scotland is thriving, offering exciting opportunities to collaborate, bring new concepts to life and life-changing products to market. A key part of this is biomedical science, which focuses on how the human body works, and how to treat or cure it from disease. Biomedical scientists usually work in a laboratory, carrying out tests related to screening, analysis or diagnosis. This ranges from common blood tests and tissue samples, to specialist procedures to detect cancer.
If you're looking for a career in the biomedical sector, this course is ideal. Alternatively, it may also help your entry to future nursing or midwifery studies.
Entry Requirements
We’re looking for you to have a:
- A real interest in Science.
- A minimum of one Higher at Grade C or above, ideally in Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry.
- Alternatively, a science related NC course at SCQF Level 6, a Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies or equivalent.
Mathematics at National 5 or intermediate 2 level is also beneficial.
No formal qualifications? Don't worry! We may consider life experience or relevant training.
Course Content
This course blends essential knowledge with practical skills crucial for a successful career in Science. You’ll learn biology and chemistry, but with the underpinning practical skills required to be a successful and employable scientist - be prepared to spend plenty of time in the lab conducting experiments and processing your results!
Our comprehensive curriculum includes:
- Laboratory skills
- Human physiology
- Microbiology
- Fundamental chemistry and biochemistry
- Cell biology
- DNA and genetics
- Statistics/mathematics
Careers and Further Study
Upon successful completion of this course, you may:
- Progress to HND Biomedical Science at Ayrshire College or HND Industrial Biotechnology.
- Move onto a related degree at a university.
- Begin your career, securing a technical level post in the NHS or similar fields.