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Clinical Assessment and Biomedicine for Advanced Practice

Gain the skills required to assess patients across the patient journey, including knowledge of a wide variety of body systems and disorders. Take a history, complete a physical examination, and communicate your findings using appropriate terminology. With detailed knowledge of biomedicine, alongside findings from your clinical assessment you’ll be able to produce evidence-based management plans which aid the patient.

Why study Clinical Assessment and Biomedicine for Advanced Practice at BNU?

Specialise your skills: With advanced knowledge of biomedicine, clinical assessments, and diagnosis, you’ll gain the skills you need to perform unique physical assessments. You’ll be well prepared to go into an advanced practice role with a focus on biomedicine.
Professionalise: Use evidence to understand the benefits and limitations of assessment methods and findings. Link assessment with diagnosis and management. Practice effective record keeping, communication methods and referrals between stakeholders. You’ll take that extra step needed to operate as a true master.
Advance your career: This course prepares you to practice advanced clinical practice in a range of areas including Cardiac, Respiratory, Abdominal, Neurological, ENT, PV, Testicular and Prostate, Breast, Lymph, Ophthalmology, MSK and Dermatology in both adults and paediatrics.

What facilities can I use?

You will have access to the university facilities as a student of BNU, which entitles you to some benefits, such as access to our 24/7 library with free study space and free laptop loans. Our AppsAnywhere service provides you with online access to the software you need to complete the course.

As a student of BNU you will have access to our student union, with free trips, societies and events for you to get involved in. We also have support services such as counselling, cost of living support, free laptop loans and CV writing. Our new restaurant serves food with a discounted rate and is only open to students and staff.

What will I study?

On this course, you will delve into various topics such as history taking using widely accepted consultation models to include medical, surgical, and mental health presentations across the lifespan.

You’ll gain examination skills for the following systems:

Cardiac, Respiratory, Abdominal, Neurological, ENT, PV, Testicular and Prostate, Breast, Lymph, Ophthalmology, MSK and Dermatology in both adults and paediatrics.

Our study of biomedicine during the course will include the following:

Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the main body systems.
Biochemistry and microbiology
Pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of disease
Genomic and personalised medicine

You’ll be using evidence to understand the benefits and limitations of assessment methods and findings, Linking assessment with diagnosis and management. We will apply concepts in real-world scenarios and enhance your practical skills.

How will I be taught and assessed?

The learning and teaching approach will include focused lectures and seminars to build knowledge and understanding of foundation concepts for advanced practice. Seminars will engage in critical discussion, to apply evidence-based practice and explore a range of clinical diagnoses.

Practical classes, simulation and workshops will provide you with the core capabilities to apply in the practice setting, exploring the assessment, diagnosis and management of a range of conditions.

What are the course entry requirements?

Students studying this module must have a clinical Supervisor that is a Qualified Advanced practitioner with an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and minimum 3 years in the role, a Medical Doctor ST3 or above, or GP.

What are the tuition fees

Home

Home, Academic Year 2026 - 2027: £1,370 per year *
Home, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £1,320 per year *

Please note all of the 2026/27 fees stated are subject to parliamentary procedure. Tuition fees are expected to increase each academic year in line with the maximum permitted value set by the Government for that academic year. The expected rise for Home undergraduate students (including those on a foundation year course), may impact both new and continuing students.

Please note, distance learning and international fees are subject to change for 2027/2028 intake.

Additional costs

Your tuition fees cover most course costs, but you may need to budget for additional expenses. These can include specialist equipment, project materials, professional memberships, field trips or placements, as well as everyday student costs like printing, books and stationery.

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What are my career prospects?

After studying this course, you will be equipped to succeed in a variety of careers in the expanding field of clinical practice. You’ll be able to pursue a range of different specialisms with a contemporary view on practice, record keeping and assessment.

The focus on Cardiac, Respiratory, Abdominal, Neurological, ENT, PV, Testicular and Prostate, Breast, Lymph, Ophthalmology, MSK and Dermatology in both adults and paediatrics will benefit you greatly, with scope to specialise in biomedicine.