IMPACT Programmes: Science and Biomed

About

Students engage with core concepts in biology, chemistry, and human physiology through practical investigations, experiments, and collaborative problem-solving. Covering topics from genetics and disease to medical technology and ethics, they develop scientific literacy, critical thinking, and the confidence to communicate complex ideas with clarity.

Over each two-week Sprint, students tackle five challenges connected to the Sprint’s central theme, exploring areas such as genetics, neuroscience, public health, pharmacology, and environmental science. The final challenge, the IMPACT Hackathon, brings together students in small, mixed teams drawn from across the courses. They apply the knowledge, skills, and perspectives gained throughout the Sprint to address pressing global issues, guided by the three pillars of sustainability; social, environmental, and economic.

This experience allows students to contribute meaningfully, share their insights, and present their work with confidence and purpose

Course aim

IMPACT Learning Model is our bespoke framework that defines the goals of education, methods, and outcomes students are expected to achieve. Through IMPACT’S Learning Model, students will:

Improve core communication skills
Improve scientific literacy, data analysis, and research communication

Build new set of skills
Build curiosity, precision, and critical thinking through agile sprints and challenges

Learn the power of collaboration
Collaborate in diverse teams with autonomy and continuous feedback

Nurture the inner voice
Strengthen ethical reasoning, health awareness, and decision-making

Visit Universities
Explore academic pathways through university taster days and mentorship

Explore industry insights
Gain insight into biomedical science through industry immersion

See the bigger picture
Develop resilience and scientific leadership for a changing world

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