Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) BSc (Hons)

From cancer-screening to blood transfusions, from infections to genetic diseases; biomedical scientists research the causes and diagnosis of diseases and the effectiveness of the medicines that cure them. You apply the concepts of biochemistry and cell biology to the study of health and disease in the human body. Our multidisciplinary approach means you learn skills that are at the forefront of advances in medical research.At Essex, our research focuses on genetic diseases, infection and immunity, and age-associated conditions such as dementia, cancer and heart disease.On our BSc Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement), you study areas including:- The structure of viruses, and how they interact with cells in infected organisms- The anatomy and structure of the human immune system- Pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria- Drug designYou discover the molecular basis of cellular dysfunctions, and describe modern strategies to diagnose and treat them.You will spend your third year on a placement year with the NHS in an IBMS-approved lab. You complete a portfolio of assessed work, which results in HCPC registration after completion of the course. This provides you with hands-on experience using specialised equipment and techniques which are in demand from employers, and is a great route into work in an NHS hospital.