Build on your knowledge of biology or chemistry. Gain expertise in fields such as medical microbiology, immunology, haematology, cellular pathology and clinical biochemistry. Work towards one of four possible degree titles.
Overview
This unique course allows you to work towards one of four possible degree titles:
Biomedical Science
Studying Biomedical Science will develop your knowledge of scientific investigation into human health and disease, through learning how the human body functions and what happens when disease affects it. You'll develop a thorough understanding of biomedicine and acquire specialist knowledge in medical microbiology, immunology, cellular pathology, haematology and clinical biochemistry.
Applied Biomedical Science
The course content is the same as Biomedical Science, but you'll undertake a 40-week placement in an NHS lab between your second and final year. Placements are subject to availability and an interview with the placement provider is required. The placement allows completion of your IBMS registration portfolio and you'll be eligible to register as a Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC upon graduation.
Biomedical Science (sandwich)
The course content is the same as Biomedical Science, but you'll have the opportunity to undertake a placement year in industry between your second and final year of your degree. Placements are subject to availability and an interview with the placement provider is required.
Healthcare Science (Life Sciences)
Depending on the availability of suitable placements, and subject to interview, you may be able to switch from a degree in Biomedical Science to Healthcare Science, specialising in one of the following areas: Blood Sciences, Cellular Sciences, Genetic Sciences, and Infection Sciences. The course content is the same as Biomedical Science with increasing focus on your specialist area in year three, but includes a series of integrated clinical placements in an approved clinical training laboratory. The placements allow completion of your IBMS registration portfolio and you'll be eligible to register as a Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC upon graduation. For further information about Healthcare Sciences (Life Sciences) see our Help and Advice article.
- The University has over 100 years of expertise in teaching science
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the professional body for those who work within the field of biomedical science
- Our Biosciences courses are ranked 12th in the UK (The Guardian University league tables, 2021)
- This course has 100% Overall Satisfaction according to the National Student Survey 2021
- Opportunity to move onto a Healthcare Science course which incorporates clinical placements in an approved clinical laboratory
- Our Healthcare Science courses are accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science
- Opportunities to undertake an integrated course which incorporates clinical placements in an approved clinical laboratory
- Opportunities to undertake a 40-week ‘sandwich’ clinical placement in an IBMS approved training laboratory within the NHS
- Opportunities to undertake a work placement year in industry, developing practical and real-world skills of value to employers
- BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science and BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) courses are both approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and lead to eligibility to join the HCPC register as a Biomedical Scientist
- 'Hands on' approach to learning in our new state-of-the-art interactive learning facility 'The Living Lab' and modern bioscience laboratories
- We have a unique relationship with our Patient, Carer and Public Involvement Group who take part in a variety of activities to support learning
- Opportunities to collaborate in an interprofessional learning capacity with other healthcare courses which could include pharmacy and medicine
- Our lecturers are experts in their fields and have a wide range of experience, including research, the NHS, clinical laboratories and other professional backgrounds
Course structure
This course has been designed to develop Biomedical Scientists who will play a vital role in modern healthcare, but the course also follows a research-active curriculum, promoting development of a wide range of subject-specific and transferable skills valuable to employers.
Teaching methods include traditional lectures, lab-based learning, workshops, seminars, case-based learning, group work, and one to one tutorials. In addition, there is directed and independent study and use of the virtual learning environment.
If you choose to apply for Healthcare Sciences (Life Sciences) and are successful at interview, you will study the same course content as Biomedical Science with increasing focus on your specialist area in year 3, but will follow a series of integrated clinical placements each year in an approved clinical training laboratory.
For queries about part-time entry, please email the course leader Dr Noel Carter at [email protected].
Facilities
This course is based in the Sciences Complex at our City Campus, which boasts excellent laboratories and cutting-edge equipment thanks to multi-million pound investments.
Career ready
Your career options will vary according to the path you choose and the title of your final degree. Your experience and skills will also give you an edge in applying for any jobs where a strong science background is an advantage.
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
Potential employers include the NHS, medical research institutions, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical drug companies, scientific distributors and manufacturers and molecular biology companies. Many of our students go on to further study including masters, PhDs, Medicine and teaching (via the PGCE route).
BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science
A compulsory 40-week placement in NHS pathology department is strongly associated with increased employability in the NHS upon graduation.
NHS salaries for staff working as a Biomedical Scientist range from around £21,000 to around £80,000 per year. At an entry level, the work involves supporting healthcare professionals in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease while working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes doctors and nurses.
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science
Blood Science / Cellular Science / Infection Science / Genetic Science
If you switch to this degree, you'll be well-prepared to apply for roles as a healthcare scientist or biomedical scientist in the NHS.
NHS salaries for staff working as a Biomedical Scientist range from around £21,000 to around £80,000 per year. At an entry level, the work involves supporting healthcare professionals in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes doctors and nurses. Read more on NHS careers.
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