Biomedical Science (with Placement year)

Develop the laboratory skills to diagnose and treat diseases, by getting hands-on in our specialist labs.

Why ARU?
• Learn in our specialist biomedical SuperLab at the heart of our Science Centre.



• Investigate and treat disease in specialist tissue culture and microbiology laboratories.



• Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; developed with employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.



• Gain valuable experience and professional networks with a placement year or internship opportunities.



• Prepare for biomedical careers by developing the essential skills for needed for NHS pathology and biomedical industries. Study in Cambridge, a renowned centre for life sciences research and development.



Study Biomedical Science in the heart of Cambridge, a globally renowned hub for bioscience and biotechnology, where you’ll learn about the human body at molecular, organ and systems levels, and how to investigate and treat disease. You'll learn from leading researchers working in areas including cancer, diabetes, antibiotic resistance and haemostasis and graduate ready to work in a field where medical breakthroughs have an impact on the health and wellbeing of society.

Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology, so you can study with confidence, knowing this course is aligned with industry standards and supports your future career in biomedical science, healthcare, research and the life sciences.

You'll start your course by exploring the fundamentals of biomedical science, incorporating biology, the history and philosophy of science, the history of medicine, and the biology of disease. You’ll go on to learn how to perform a variety of diagnostic procedures and interpret and communicate the results, and deepen your knowledge of the human body in normal and disease conditions. To complete your degree, you'll complete an independent research project which pulls together everything you’ve learned.

You’ll develop real-world problem-solving skills through Live Briefs, while gaining support to find internships and placement opportunities that help you build valuable industry experience. Cambridge is a global hub for biomedical research and innovation, offering strong links to healthcare organisations, leading research institutes and life science companies. With world-renowned biomedical organisations and biotechnology companies across Cambridgeshire, you’ll benefit from opportunities to gain experience, build connections and prepare for your future career.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond.

Their courses are built around the skills and experience employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England, and #8 in the UK, for UG graduates in senior roles 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards, gaming studios and more.

Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.