Prepare for a career in biomedical sciences, contributing to breakthroughs and medical advances that positively impact people’s health and wellbeing.
It’s possible to combine placement and foundation year options. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.
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On this course, you’ll study the human body at a molecular, organ and systems level.
You’ll learn how to investigate and treat disease, and discover the latest findings about conditions such as cancer, diabetes, antibiotic resistance and haemostasis.
We’ll cover modern diagnostic techniques and biomedical disciplines including haematology and transfusion science, clinical biochemistry, cellular pathology, medical genetics, medical microbiology, and clinical immunology.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
We’ve co-created our Biomedical Sciences course with employers to ensure you graduate with the skills valued in industry.
Our hands-on approach and small class sizes mean you’ll become highly adept at working in the lab, and receive personalised support throughout your studies.
You’ll also gain transferable skills such as communication and working both independently and as part of a team.
You’ll begin by studying general biology, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and cellular and molecular biology.
You’ll then learn about modern diagnostic techniques and biomedical disciplines including haematology and transfusion science, clinical biochemistry, cellular pathology, medical genetics, medical microbiology, and clinical immunology.
You’ll also explore the history and philosophy of science and medicine, and the ethical dilemmas posed by scientific advances.
In your final year, with support from a supervisor, you’ll carry out a research project and explore an area of biomedical sciences that’s of particular interest to you.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
It’s possible to combine placement and foundation year options. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
Senior lecturer, Course Director
Senior Lecturer
Lecturer in Biomedical Science
You’ll learn in our specialist biomedical sciences lab, category 2 microbiology lab and tissue-culture lab.
These are some of the newest facilities in the country, equipped with the latest industry-standard equipment, ensuring you graduate well-used to the kit used in employers’ labs.
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