Biomedical Sciences Lab Taster Day for Offer Holders

When: Wednesday 21 May 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

Where: G.E. Fogg Building, Mile End Road, London, E1 4DQ

Join us for this exciting lab taster day, exclusive to offer holders for our Biomedical Sciences degree programmes!

In this immersive in-person session, students will have an exciting day exploring core techniques in Biomedical Science through two interactive experiments. You'll gain insight into human biology, molecular science, and real-world lab protocols.

🔬 Experiment 1: Blood Typing

Find out how blood types are determined and why they matter.

Learn about the A, B, and Rh antigens found on red blood cells and how they affect blood compatibility. You’ll test synthetic blood samples using serums and identify their blood types through visible reactions.

You'll learn to:

• Determine blood types using anti-A, anti-B, and anti-Rh serums

• Identify agglutination reactions

• Understand the importance of blood matching in medicine

🧬 Experiment 2: DNA Extraction

Extract and see your own DNA—yes, really!

Using cheek cells, you’ll break open your own cells and isolate DNA using simple chemical reactions. Watch as your DNA becomes visible and even collect it in a necklace vial if you like.

You'll learn to:

• Collect and lyse human cells

• Use enzymes and alcohol to extract DNA

• Visualise real DNA strands

Invitations are sent to all Biomedical Sciences BSc affiliated programme offer holders via email, if you have any questions about the day or if you haven't received an invite, please email us at sbbs-admissions@qmul.ac.uk