Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biomedical Sciences (with Professional Experience) (C743)

Learn about the inner workings of the human body and take part in world-class research through the practical BSc Biomedical Sciences with Professional Experience course. The BSc Biomedical Sciences course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and was developed in partnership with practising NHS laboratory scientists.

Learn about the systems that underpin all living organisms from a cellular, tissue, organ and whole body perspective. From this basis, students will study the diseases that affect each area and the mechanisms that the body uses to combat them. The flexible nature of the course will then allow students to pick specialist modules that match their interests. There will also be the chance to carry out a year-long industrial placement between second and third year or a paid vacation studentship in order to gain valuable work and research experience.

The course has a strong practical basis, and students will learn key cellular, molecular and biochemical techniques, including live cell microscopy, and DNA and protein technology. During the final year students will have the chance to spend 11 weeks working in a lab on a biomedical research project.

Students will carry out a year-long industrial placement between their second and final year. Student in previous years have worked at Diamond Light Source, Public Health England, GSK, and Covance. Students can also choose to spend a year abroad, typically carrying out research in an academic laboratory.