Biomedical Science ( with a foundation year)

Biomedical scientists are at the forefront of improving human health. Their work underpins modern healthcare, helping to diagnose disease, develop new treatments and improve patient outcomes.

Whether analysing blood samples, examining tissues at a molecular level or investigating the spread of infectious diseases, biomedical scientists provide the evidence behind around 70% of NHS diagnoses.

If you're fascinated by biology and want to make a real-world impact, this is your opportunity to join a profession tackling some of the biggest health challenges facing society today. Our IBMS-accredited degree provides the academic foundation needed to progress towards professional registration as a Biomedical Scientist, without requiring additional academic qualifications after graduation.

From your first day, you'll become part of our scientific community. Rather than simply learning about Biomedical Science, you'll experience what it's like to work as a scientist through practical laboratory work, research projects and real-world investigations.

You could work with human cancer tissue, applying laboratory techniques used by researchers to understand disease and assess potential treatments. This hands-on experience gives you valuable insight into the work of professional cancer scientists.

You may also investigate microorganisms such as E. coli or explore how probiotics influence human health. Throughout your studies, you'll contribute to genuine scientific enquiry, developing the analytical, laboratory and problem-solving skills sought by employers across the life sciences sector.

Our partnerships with around 30 NHS Trusts across England provide strong links with healthcare professionals and employers, ensuring your learning reflects current practice, workforce needs and emerging developments in biomedical science.

While many graduates pursue careers as Biomedical Scientists, the broad biological, laboratory and research skills developed on the course also prepare you for opportunities across healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, public health and scientific research. o be investigating actual pathogens like E. coli or exploring how probiotics can help people lead healthier lives. Through your degree, you’ll be generating new knowledge for science.

On successful completion of your study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science.

Course Modules

Foundation Year: Academic and Digital Skills; Applied Science; Biology; Chemistry; Communicating Science Project; Maths and Data Handling

Year One: Fundamental Biochemistry and the Molecules of Life; Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems; Introduction to Genetics, Genomics and Molecular Mechanisms; Introductory Microbiology and Host Responses; The Practitioner Scientist 1

Year Two: Applied and Clinical Microbiology; Clinical Biochemistry, Metabolism and Endocrine Systems; Haematology, Immunology and Transfusion Science; Molecular and Cellular Pathology; The Practitioner Scientist 2

Year Three: Advanced Topics in Biomedical Science; Integrated Laboratory Medicine; Research Project; The Professional Scientist

Every module includes formative assessment opportunities, providing feedback that helps you develop your knowledge, skills and confidence before completing final summative assessments. These opportunities are designed to support your progress and help you perform at your best.

Our assessments reflect the diverse ways scientists communicate, analyse information and solve problems in professional practice. Depending on the module, you may complete scientific articles, laboratory reports, professional portfolios, case-based discussions, presentations, research posters, data analysis tasks, viva-style assessments, business cases, science communication activities and independent research projects, alongside practical and written examinations.

Many assessments are based on authentic scientific and clinical scenarios, requiring you to interpret data, evaluate evidence, communicate findings and make evidence-based decisions. This approach ensures that assessment is not simply a measure of learning, but an opportunity to develop the professional, analytical and communication skills that are highly valued by employers across healthcare, research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and the wider life sciences sector.