Science

This course is your gateway to understanding how the human body functions and mastering techniques for disease diagnosis and treatment. If you're aspiring to a career in the biomedical sector, this course offers a solid foundation.

Ready to take the plunge into Biomedical Science? Here's what you'll need:

• completion of HNC Applied Sciences (with a minimum of 15 credits)
• an interview with us

For employed candidates this course is also available on Part Time/Day Release basis. To discuss this option and to obtain further information please contact the department by emailing carolann.mcconnachie@ayrshire.ac.uk

Uncover a vast array of subjects and develop practical lab skills, including:

• molecular DNA technology: covering cloning, RNA extraction, cDNA library synthesis, PCR, and Real-Time PCR
• key aspects of microbiology: exploring micro-organisms, clinical microbiology, infection, and cellular microbiology
• immunological techniques: understanding antibody production in vivo and their use in diagnostics and research
• in-depth knowledge of protein structure and function: keeping proteins in their native states, specific binding, and proteomics
• biomedical pathology: investigating pathological factors related to medical conditions like anaemias, cardiovascular disorders, and liver diseases
• human metabolism: including the role of enzymes, and carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism
• biomedical investigations: techniques used in medical laboratories for disease diagnosis and patient management
• cellular signalling: exploring what happens when errors in signalling occur
• common techniques used in biochemical laboratories: such as spectrophotometry, enzyme assays, chromatography, and electrophoresis