The University of Sheffield
Department of Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science Modules 2012/13

The table below lists the titles of all BMS modules, their credit value, the semester in which they are taught and their prerequisites. Other compulsory modules, which are not shown here, are run by other departments.

Please note: Registered students of BMS modules. You can access individual module information and further supplementary teaching by logging onto MOLE 2 (My Online Learning Environment)

Further detailed information in regards to the Content, Aims & Objectives, Teaching Methods and Assessment of the module can be found by clicking on the left hand link within the tables below.

Modules Offered by the Department of Biomedical Science

S= Semester: C = Credits: A = Assessment
N = No formal written examination: E = Examination only: M = Mixture of exam and other methods.

Level 1 Lecture Course Modules

Code Module Title Pre-requisites S C A
BMS109 Introduction to Biomedical Science - All Year 110 M
Components of BMS109
 Pre-requisites S C A
Pathobiology (BMS106)* - 1B 10 E
Developmental Biology (BMS107)* - 1A 10 E
Physiology with Pharmacology (BMS108)* - 2 20 E
Cell Biology (BMS151)* Cannot be taken with BMS158, MBB157 1 20 E
Neuroscience (BMS153)* - 2 20 E
Principles of Molecular Biology (BMS157)* Cannot be taken with MBB154 1 10 E
BMS158 Introduction To Cell Biology* Cannot be taken with BMS151, MBB157 1 10 E

* Available as an individual modules to students outside the department of Biomedical Science - Code indicated.

Level 1 Practical Course Modules

Code Module Title Pre-requisites S C A
BMS109 Laboratory Skills in Biomedical Science - 1 - M
BMS109 Introduction to the Study of Organ Systems - 2 - M

Level 2 Lecture Course Modules

Code Module Title Pre-requisites S C A
BMS201 Control of the Internal Environment BMS108 1A 10 E
BMS215 Cell Signalling BMS108; BMS151; BMS157 2A 10 E
BMS216 Cellular Homeostasis BMS151 1B 10 E
BMS222 Advanced Molecular Biology BMS157 2A 10 E
BMS223 Differentiation BMS107; BMS151; BMS157 2B 10 E
BMS224 Brain and Behaviour BMS153 1A 10 E
BMS270 Comparative and Developmental Neurobiology BMS153 2B 10 E
BMS271 Mechanisms of Drug Action BMS108; BMS151; BMS153 1B 10 E

Level 2 Practical Course Modules

Code Module Title Pre-requisites S C A
BMS227 Career Development Skills BMS154; BMS155 2B 10 N
BMS246 Introduction to Human Anatomy BMS154; BMS155 1 & 2 20 M
BMS292 Experimental Approaches in Physiology and Pharmacology BMS154; BMS155 1 10 M

Level 3 Lecture Course Modules

Code Module Title Pre-requisites S C A
BMS301 Membrane Receptors BMS271; BMS215; BMS216 1B 10 E
BMS303 Molecular Physiology of Ion Channels and Human Disease BMS215; BMS216 1B 10 E
BMS305 Autonomic Nervous System - 2B 10 E
BMS309 Biological Basis of Brain Disease 1 BMS153; BMS224 2A 10 E
BMS311 The Kidney in Health and Disease BMS201 or BMS216 2B 10 E
BMS326 Modelling Human Disease BMS223 1A 10 E
BMS346 Epithelial Physiology in Health and Disease BMS216 2A 10 E
BMS351 Gametes, embryos and stem cells - 1B 10 E
BMS376 Membrane Trafficking - 1A 10 E
BMS379 Cancer Biology BMS215 Recommended 2A 10 E
BMS381 Developmental Neurobiology BMS223; BMS270 1A 10 E
BMS382 Stem Cell Biology BMS201; BMS215; BMS223; Co-requisite BMS326 2A 10 E
BMS387 Cell Biology of the Nucleus: its contribution to eukaryotic life and death BMS215; BMS222 2B 10 E

* Level 3 Project and Dissertation Modules

Code Module Title Pre-requisites S C A
BMS316 Group Research Initiatives - 2A 10 N
BMS318 Techniques in Neuroscience - 2A 10 N
BMS319 Pharmacological Techniques BMS271; BMS292 2B 10 N
BMS320 Biomedical Science Library Project - Autumn - 1 10 N
BMS322 Development of the Limbs BMS290 2A 10 N
BMS324 Anatomy of the Head and Neck-Incorporating Forensic Pathology BMS225 2B 10 N
BMS327 Research Project Literature Review BMS students only 1 10 N
BMS328 Individual Research Project BMS students only 2 30 N
BMS330 Biomedical Science Library Project - Spring - 2 10 N
BMS350 Practical Image Processing 1B 10
BMS370 Developmental Genetics BMS154; BMS223 1A 10 N
BMS385 Practical Cell Biology BMS154 1B 10 N
BMS395 Human Tissues BMS225; BMS290; BMS292 1A 10 N

MSc Course Modules (IPP, MCBHD, SCARM)

Code Module Title Credits
Core Modules
BMS6051 Retrieval and Evaluation of Research Information 30
BMS6052 Laboratory Research Project 60
BMS6053 Critical Analysis of Current Science 15
BMS6054 Ethics, the Law and Public Awareness of Science 15
Practical Modules  
BMS6080 Integrated Mammalian Biology 15 MCBHD and IPP
BMS6081 Human ES Cell Culture Techniques 15 SCRM only
BMS6082 Practical Cell Biology 15 SCRM and MCBHD
BMS6083 Practical Developmental Genetics 15 SCRM and MCBHD
BMS6084 Physiology and Pharmacology 15 IPP
Lecture Modules
BMS6055 Modelling Human Disease 15 SCRM and MCBHD
BMS6056 Stem Cell Biology 15 SCRM only
BMS6057 Cancer Biology 15 MCBHD only
BMS6060 Autonomic Nervous System 15 IPP only
BMS6061 Membrane Receptors 15 IPP only
BMS6062 Molecular Physiology of Ion Channels and Human Disease 15 IPP only
BMS6063 Epithelial Physiology in health and disease 15 MCBHD and IPP
BMS6730 Bionanomaterials 15 SCRM only