Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Overview

As a biomedical scientist, you’ll be on the frontline of research into the causes and consequences of diseases of the human body and you'll contribute to diagnosis and management of these conditions.

This BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course gives you the knowledge, skills and experience you need for a career in this essential scientific profession and the accreditation to pursue a career in NHS laboratory medicine.

Accredited by

This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Royal Society of Biology.

What you'll experience

On this degree course, you'll:

• Find out about the systems of the human body and the diseases that affect them
• Learn about the latest professional practice in pathological disciplines such as haematology and microbiology on one of our optional sandwich placements
• Receive award-winning teaching from active researchers and experts who are at the top of their game
• Get out of the classroom and put your knowledge to the test in our labs, which are kitted out with industry-leading microscopes, spectroscopy and chromatography equipment
• Have the opportunity to learn a language and earn credit towards your degree as part of the University's Institution-Wide Language Programme

You can also:

• Join one of our internationally recognised research groups
• Apply to the Erasmus+ exchange scheme, involving a summer research placement at a European university.'

In the final stage of your course, you’ll carry out a laboratory-based research project. You can complete this project at a partner university in Europe through the Erasmus+ exchange scheme.

Careers and opportunities

You'll graduate from this course as a biomedical scientist in training with transferable skills that give you many career options.

You can apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to join the biomedical science register. This lets you practice as a qualified biomedical scientist when you graduate. You must have completed a period of work-based learning within one of our Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) approved clinical training laboratories to register.

You can also apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Biology. This gives you access to professional networks and conferences.

Areas you could go onto after the course include:

• scientific research
• further study on an MSc or PhD programme
• teaching
• scientific writing and the media
• pharmaceutics
• instrumentation
• further study at medical or dental school.

Work experience and career planning

To give you the best chance of securing a great job when you graduate our Careers and Employability service can help you find relevant work experience during your course and for up to 5 years are you graduate.

We can give you support and advice, and help you identify placements, internships and voluntary roles that will complement your studies.