Biomedical Science, BSc

Welcome Week for Biomedical Science will take place from 14–18 September. Your Biomedical Science and Human Biology welcome session will be held at 2pm on Monday 14th, in the laboratories on the third floor of the Verena Holmes building. The Head of Subject, the core course team, and I will be there to welcome you.

​There will also be a Natural Sciences Subject Welcome on Friday 18 September at 11am. This session will give you the opportunity to meet students from other courses within the department, as well as additional members of staff, in a relaxed and informal setting.

You can view the locations for these sessions in your course welcome timetable in the Welcome & Induction box at the top of this page.

​In your first few weeks, you will be assigned a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT). Your PAT will play an important role in supporting you throughout your university journey—providing guidance on your academic progress, helping you develop effective study skills, and offering advice on any personal or professional challenges that may affect your learning.

Regular meetings with your tutor will give you the opportunity to reflect on your progress, set goals, and access further university support where needed.

​I am also the module lead for Introduction to Biomedical Practice, which you will study in Semester 1. This module will introduce you to the discipline of Biomedical Science and provide opportunities to engage with subject experts from industry and clinical laboratories.

​I look forward to working with you and meeting you during Welcome Week.

Your Course​​

You will begin your Biomedical Science journey in Semester 1 by studying three Success Modules from across the University, alongside two core modules:

• Introduction to Biomedical Practice (for which I am the Module Lead)
• Genes, Cells and Microbes.

​In Semester 2, you will study:

• Biochemistry and Introduction to Anatomy
• Development and Research.

Teaching

​Teaching across both semesters will include a combination of in-person lectures on the Canterbury campus and laboratory sessions for all core modules (i.e. excluding Success Modules).

In the first few weeks, you can expect a structured introduction to your modules, including foundational lectures, orientation to the laboratories, and initial practical sessions designed to build your confidence.

​A distinctive feature of the course at CCCU is the strong emphasis on developing your practical laboratory skills from the very beginning. Laboratory sessions are designed to reflect real-world scenarios and will help you build competence in a range of analytical techniques.

You will also develop a laboratory competency portfolio, which will be valuable when applying for placements or future employment, as it allows you to demonstrate specific technical skills.

Blackboard

​Your learning will be supported by CCCU’s virtual learning environment, Blackboard. Here, you will find lecture slides, key resources, links to further reading, and essential module information. Blackboard is accessible via your laptop or through a mobile app, allowing you to engage with your studies flexibly.

To help you prepare

​We recommend that you complete the “Time Management”, “Academic Integrity and Plagiarism”, and “Generative AI Guidance” modules available on the Learning Skills Hub before teaching begins, as these will help you prepare for university-level study.

​All necessary laboratory equipment, including lab coats, will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a notepad or similar to sessions so you can take notes and help orientate yourself during the early weeks of the course.

​Please ensure you explore the Biomedical Science pages on the CCCU website and the IBMS website.

This will help you understand the role of a Biomedical Scientist and the many exciting topics you will be studying during your time at University.

A full reading list will be provided for each module on the module Blackboard page at the beginning of each semester.