Program Overview

Illness affects us all from time to time. Everyone, at some point in their life, will access services that rely on the expertise of Biomedical Scientists, which include blood and urine testing, newborn screening and cancer staging. These professional laboratory scientists are currently playing a key role in developing vaccines and conducting tests for the SARS-CoV2 coronavirus, further highlighting the importance of the Biomedical Sciences to our society.

This course provides a solid grounding in the laboratory sciences used to understand, diagnose and treat disease, preparing you for a range of careers including, but not limited to, that of a Biomedical Scientist. On this course you will study the molecular, cellular and organ-level processes that take place in the human body and the pathological changes that occur in disease.

Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS). IBMS accreditation ensures that a degree course delivers the scientific education, skills and training that will provide the basis for a career as a professional Biomedical Scientist. Graduates with IBMS-accredited degrees are able to apply for NHS Trainee Biomedical Scientist positions, where they will study further during their employment to obtain Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) portfolio accreditation.

The discipline of Biomedical Science is fundamental to our health and wellbeing and is therefore very important to our society as a whole, never more so than during a global pandemic. In studying this course you will enhance your understanding of the science behind human biology and disease. This opens up a range of career options, equips you with graduate-level scientific, analytical and transferrable skills and most importantly allows you to delve into what is a fascinating and inspiring subject.

Why choose this course?

• Learn about the latest amazing advances in Biomedical Sciences from research-active staff and guest lecturers from research institutes and hospital laboratories
• Gain an in-depth understanding of how the human body works and a solid foundation in the laboratory science that is widely-used to diagnose, treat and research human diseases
• Explore advances in areas such as biotechnology and medicine, and the impact they have on treatment and scientific research
• Benefit from our new science facilities and STEM building, which offer a modern working environment
• Accrue knowledge, understanding and skills that prepare you for pursuing a career or further study in a wide range of different scientific disciplines