Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science (Including Year Abroad) (B995)

From cancer-screening to blood transfusions, from infections to genetic diseases, biomedical scientists research the causes and diagnosis of diseases and the effectiveness of the medicines that cure them. Students apply the concepts of biochemistry and cell biology to the study of health and disease in the human body. The multidisciplinary approach means students learn skills that are at the forefront of advances in medical research. The four-year version of this degree allows students to spend the third year abroad or employed on a placement abroad, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course. Studying abroad allows students to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden their degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that students are mature, adaptable, and organised. Graduates move into a wide variety of industrial and public sector careers, from the NHS to pharmaceuticals, research, health and safety, teaching. Past students have gone on to work in a number of laboratory-based roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and in hospitals, clinics and healthcare companies. Others have gone on to work in sales, publishing and management, while others still have chosen to enhance their career opportunities by studying for MSc or PhD degrees.