Biomedical Science

Over the course of our biomedical science degree, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the biological principles that relate to the workings of the human body, as well as gaining an insight into the underlying biology of a wide range of health disorders and their treatments.

After gaining a solid grounding in the principles of biomedical science, you’ll move on to specialist topics, acquiring the in-depth understanding and advanced techniques vital for professional practice. That means you’ll study a range of areas, from cell and molecular biology, physiology and immunology, to microbiology and diagnostic and research techniques, to name but a few.

In your final year, you’ll get the chance to develop your own particular interests via a major project. With our excellent facilities, strong research focus and close links with local hospitals, by the time you graduate you’ll be ready for the next stage of your career.

This course is also available with a foundation year.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Graduate ready for the future: Our technical skills module allows you to build your laboratory abilities year by year, giving you a clear record of your growing expertise to demonstrate to employers that you have the skills needed for your graduate career.

• Professional study environment: Study in our £115m Dalton building, designed for collaboration, innovation, and world-class learning and research.

• Gain research experience: Get involved in research led by our experts, including lifelong health and ageing and microbiology and vascular biology, allowing you to contribute to scientific discovery and deepen your understanding of how research shapes biomedical science.

• Study in cutting-edge facilities: Our high-spec teaching and research labs include our new Digital Education Nexus, featuring one of the largest suites of advanced anatomage tables in the UK, a blood biochemistry lab, microscopy suite and exercise performance laboratories.

• Placement opportunities: The full-time, four-year placement route provides the opportunity to go on a placement, where you can get a taste of professional life in a clinical or industrial setting, giving you an insight into life in the biomedical sector.

• Flexible learning support: Access regular online support, which provide explanations and insight on a range of topics, including lab demonstrations and assessment guidance, helping you to revisit complex topics and stay on track throughout your studies.