INTRODUCTION

IN A NUTSHELL

Biomedical science is a vital part of modern medicine, enabling diseases to be diagnosed, monitored and treated. Develop your understanding of healthcare and human disease processes with a Biomedical Science degree.

You will cover a broad biological principles relating to the normal function of the human body, as well as providing up to date training in medical and disease related topics including pathophysiology, cell pathology, clinical immunology, haematology, microbiology and genetics. Your studies will be complemented by visits to local pathology laboratories and the contribution of external NHS specialists and biomedical scientists, with whom we have strong long lasting links.

This Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited course is structured to take account of the integrated and multidisciplinary nature of biomedical science. In the early stages you will acquire a broad understanding of the normal functioning of the body to prepare you for the later introduction of more specialised medical and pathological aspects of human disease. There are a range of module options that you can take in your second and third year according to your interests.

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Course Delivery

Across three years of study - or four, if you choose to include an industry placement, you will explore fascinating biomedical science topics including pathophysiology, immunology, clinical and molecular genetics and cell pathology. You will gain insight into disease processes, and how they are diagnosed and treated all while refining your practical laboratory and research skills.

Learn more about the modules you will study in the section below.

Learning Experience

Our course has a strong practical focus, enabling you to develop the lab skills needed to become an employable biomedical scientist, or for a career in laboratory research in a wide range of industry sectors.

Throughout the degree you'll take modules that help you to hone these practical skills. For example in your final year you will complete a module called 'Applied Biomedical Science', where you will develop an understanding of important analytical and diagnostic methods used in a clinical setting. You will also develop your research design, problem solving and critical analysis skills by completing a final year project on a topic of your choice.

Industry Placement

On this course, you will have the option to take an industry placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, a tutor will support you, monitor your progress and assess your final placement report. In our experience, placement students achieve better final degree results and employment prospects.

Building on our industry-focused approach, we have developed longstanding connections with regional health and scientific research organisations. Recent biomedical science students have completed placements with leading laboratories at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, and Aintree Hospital.

Degree Apprentice

 If you are currently employed in an IBMS accredited pathology lab, you can apply to study this course through our Degree Apprenticeship pathway. Please do not apply for the apprenticeship pathway via UCAS.