Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biomedical Science (B900)

Students will study Biomedical Science with access to the University of Birmingham's state-of-the art laboratories with teaching delivered by world-leading experts. Students are encouraged to follow their interests by specialising in a scientific area of their choice and immerse themselves in the exciting and dynamic exploration of the treatment and understanding of human diseases. BSc Biomedical Science explores the science of the human body and the causes of diseases that affect mankind. Based in the Birmingham Medical School, this broad course explores the major body systems right down to the cellular and molecular level. Working in state-of-the-art laboratories, students will find out how research translates into advances in clinical practice. Students will explore emerging fields such as stem cell therapies and also learn more about major disorders like cancer and arthritis. Students also have the opportunity to take an optional placement year, which they can spend working in industry or within a clinical setting. Students may also have access to financial support to take on summer projects in the College’s own active research laboratories. A number of students have travelled to the Université de Tours in France and Tongji Medical College in China. This course has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree courses are renowned for having a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, as well as preparing graduates for their future careers. The accreditation criteria requires evidence that graduates from accredited courses meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.