Biomedical Sciences

About this course
Study the mechanisms of life and the underlying causes of human disease. You'll explore how the Biomedical sciences are making a difference today in a number of vital areas including investigating potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, finding the causes of cystic fibrosis, and improving our understanding and treatment of cancer.

You'll benefit from a flexibility that will expose you to the breadth of the discipline and gain in-depth training across the Biomedical Sciences, with a focus on the science driving forward modern clinical practice. You'll graduate be ready to start your career in fields like medicine, healthcare, the clinical professions, and in research.

Key features of the course:

• Develop a breadth of knowledge in all areas of human physiology and combine this with your interests in biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, and pharmacology

• Study in our multi-million pound Life Sciences building, surrounded by researchers who shape the programme with their world-chaning research

• Develop your biomedical laboratory and research skills under the guidance of staff who are actively researching in the Biomedical Sciences, operating at the cutting-edge of modern advanncements that are actively shaping the world around us.

• Join a University where 96% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes 2022/23, published 2025).

Student support
From day one, you'll join a welcoming and supportive Biological Sciences community home to researchers who are paving the way for advancements in science and eager to share their findings with their peers and our student community. You'll be supported by your personal academic tutor and guided throughout your degree to ensure you graduate primed and ready for your future career in industry, in research, or in further study.

Further information
Biological Sciences programmes at Southampton are accredited by the Royal Biological Society, meaning you'll graduate from a course commended across the sector.