Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce

Biomedical Programme

Overview of the programme

The diploma course in Biomedical Sciences is a three year programme that constitutes the basic Sciences in which the chemical, biological and physical principles are specifically orientated to the understanding of the human body in health and disease.

Knowledge about health and diseases is the sum contributions of a number of disciplines which can be grouped according to their methods and underlying concepts.  Of these, three major categories emerge: the basic sciences including Biochemistry, Physiology and Pathology; the Clinical Sciences and Epidemiology. 

An understanding of disease or abnormal life processes, together with an appreciation of investigative techniques, requires knowledge of cell biology, genetics, immunology and the effects of environmental damage on living systems.  Some diseases may occur as a result of the activities of micro-organisms, an understanding of the nature of such micro-organisms and the means whereby their manifestations are caused, and may be presented, is necessary. The data obtained is quantified and verified by the laws of Mathematics and Statistics.  The information generated is used as an essential element in diagnosis and treatment. Graduates from this course will therefore be able to contribute to the work of medical, veterinary and pharmaceutical laboratories where such scientific methods are used.

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