Science and Technology

Accreditations

Biomedical Science

The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) has accredited both BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Biomedical Science. 

Students who complete these courses are eligible to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council after undergoing a period of training in an IBMS accredited laboratory.

Chemistry

The MChem (Hons) Chemistry course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) This allows you to apply for Chartered Chemistry designation (CChem) when you graduate.

Our BSc (Hons) courses are recognised by the RSC allowing graduates to become Associate Members. We also offers the Eurobachelor qualification to graduates studying BSc (Hons) Chemistry.

Forensic Science

All undergraduate Forensic courses are accredited by The Forensic Science Society. The chemistry components for these degrees have also been recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

Computing and Technology

The British Computer Society (BCS) - the Chartered Institute for IT, have accredited all of our undergraduate computing degrees to Chartered IT Professional status (CITP) level and also accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Technology), BSc (Hons) Software Engineering and BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering to the higher CEng level.

Physics

All undergraduate Physics courses are accredited by the Institute of Physics. 

Sport Science

Our teaching staff include British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) accredited physiologists and sports psychologists. BASES are the professional body leading excellence in sport and exercise sciences through evidence-based practice.

Our Environmental Chamber facility has been approved by the British Olympic Association and has been used as an acclimatisation training facility by the British Olympic team.