Explore Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science examines the biological basis of health and disease. This subject guide introduces the questions, methods and practical work that help learners understand the field before choosing a formal course of study.
A strong starting point is to connect molecular biology with immunology. The first develops a foundation for reasoning; the second provides a setting in which to test ideas. Keep a learning journal that records assumptions, sources and questions that remain unresolved.
Four areas to investigate
Molecular biology
Connect molecular biology to the study of the biological basis of health and disease. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Immunology
Connect immunology to the study of the biological basis of health and disease. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Microbiology
Connect microbiology to the study of the biological basis of health and disease. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Laboratory methods
Connect laboratory methods to the study of the biological basis of health and disease. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Learn through inquiry
Construct an evidence map of a diagnostic method, including limitations and validation needs.
Begin with a question narrow enough to investigate. Decide what evidence would support an answer, document the method and explain what further work would be needed.