Undergraduate Biomedical Sciences 2026-2027

• this course will teach you what we know about the anatomy of different parts of human body and how it relates to development, various injuries and disorders;
• you will get a chance to work with prosected human cadaveric specimens and medical images such as MRI scans;

• this will teach you about the anatomy of different systems of the human body and how it relates to growth, development, various injuries and disorders; 
• you will get a chance to work with the prosected human cadaveric specimens, medical images such as CT and MRI scans; 
• will increase your practical skills, improve your problem-solving and image interpretation skills, help you understand why fundamental anatomy and imaging are so important to understanding human health and disease; 
• this will focus on the anatomy of pelvis, perineum, head, neck and brain;
• facilitated by videos and 3D anatomy resources on MyAberdeen

• cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Using teaching informed by high-quality research this course provides a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology; 
• you will learn how the knowledge of physiological processes is directed into identifying drugs targets for disease, which will improve your understanding of drug discovery; 
• insight into the molecular and cellular action of drugs in the cardiovascular system will prepare you for your final year research project; 
• wider transferable skills include problem solving, data interpretation and training in the ethical and safety aspects of recruiting human subjects in research.  

• during this course, you will start to appreciate why the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological and psychiatric disorders is both an art and a science; 
• students will use real-life examples from case studies to help develop and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding; 
• practical classes will enhance students understanding of why developing new neuropharmaceuticals is challenging and will improve their laboratory and analytical skills; 
• this course will help students understand why multidisciplinary teams are essential in improving our understanding and treatment of neurological and psychological disorders; 
• this course will improve your problem-solving, scientific writing, practical and data handling skills

• the course outlines structural and functional alterations occurring in neuronal tissue during development, in the adult and in disease states;

• the course aims to identify and explain the mechanisms underlying these events and to provide an understanding of their functional consequences by building on the expertise of neuroscience researchers;

• you will gain cutting edge, in depth knowledge of nervous system development, function and the pathology of specific disease states affecting the nervous system;

• wider transferrable skills will be gained, such as scientific writing, problem solving, and practical assessment of nervous system function, thus developing graduate attributes and skills for employability

• this course integrates knowledge of physiological systems within the context of physiological adaptation to the environment;
• you will understand advanced physiological concepts which regulate every aspect of human survival and the life cycle;
• our bodies also adapt to disease and you will examine the physiological changes which occur throughout several major clinical conditions including diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease;
• the ability to measure important physiological parameters will also be taught in interactive practical classes;
• advanced problem solving in tutorials will provide you with the skills required to tackle complex physiological problems at a research level

• the core professional knowledge you need, to be able to contribute to research-level biomedical science, especially in fields of pharmacology and physiology;
• active research scientists explain the latest developments in our understanding of brain function in health and disease, hormone and steroid signalling systems, epithelial biology and cellular homeostasis;
• small group practical classes in working laboratories introduce core research and data analysis techniques;
• research scientists present in depth material on core research techniques – transgenic animals, genome editing, biological imaging, patch clamp analysis and omic technologies

This course integrates advanced physiological concepts across the continuum of life.

With an aging population and the associated complex health challenges, students will be introduced to a range of career threads and understand the dynamic interplay between individuals and their changing physiological, psychological, pharmacological and biochemical needs for lifelong health and wellbeing.

State of the art practical classes deliver hands on science and clinical skills to develop professional preparation and knowledge-based practice.