The Higher Diploma in Medical Biotechnology programme is designed specifically for students interested in the areas such as Healthcare, Diagnostics, Genetic Engineering, Drug Design and Development, Biopharmaceutical Production, and personalized medicine. Throughout the Medical Biotechnology programme, students will study multi-disciplinary fields such as Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Molecular Biology and Genetics to gain the scientific knowledge needed to address healthcare challenges. This programme also develops transferrable skills including laboratory techniques, data analysis, IT, interpersonal and teamwork skills to prepare the students for further study or employment in the fields related to Medical Biotechnology.
Higher Diploma in Medical biotechnology is made up of sixteen modules and a Research Project, which comprise of 240 credits with progression to the final year BSc (Hons) Medical biotechnology Degree
| Year 1: Semester 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Module | Hours | Credits |
| MDBT 411 | Cell Biology | 150 | 15 |
| MDBT 412 | Biochemistry | 150 | 15 |
| MDBT 413 | Chemistry for Biology | 150 | 15 |
| MDBT 414 | Medical Microbiology | 150 | 15 |
| MDBT 415 | Scientific & Laboratory Skills | 100 | 10 |
| MDBT 410 | Academic Writing & Study Skills | 200 | 0 |
| Year 1: Semester 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Module | Hours | Credits |
| MDBT 426 | Molecular Biology & Genetics | 150 | 15 |
| MDBT 427 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 150 | 15 |
| MDBT 428 | Immunology | 100 | 10 |
| MDBT 429 | Science Laboratory Management | 100 | 10 |
| Year 2: Semester 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Module | Hours | Credits |
| MDBT 531 | Work-Based Internship | 150 | 15 |
| MDBT 532 | Pharmacology & Toxicology | 150 | 15 |
| MDBT 533 | Nanotechnology | 150 | 15 |
| MDBT 534 | Epidemiology & Public Health | 150 | 15 |
| MDBT 535 | Bioinformatics & Data Analysis | 150 | 15 |
| Year 2: Semester 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Module | Hours | Credits |
| MDBT 546 | Applied Biotechnology | 150 | 15 |
| MDBT 547 | Research Project | 300 | 30 |
Northumbria University and BMS have built a strong partnership over the past 25 years. This partnership has resulted in diverse degree pathways in Business and Management, Biomedical Science, Banking and Finance, Biotechnology, and Design. The Northumbria - BMS partnership has produced graduates who have made significant contributions locally and globally.
